Where does “glitzy” come from?
Glitzy comes from German glitzern, from Middle High German glitzen, meaning to sparkle or glitter.
glitzy (English): Brilliantly showy
Ancestry of “glitzy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | glitzern | to glitter, sparkle |
| 2 | Middle High German | glitzen | — |
Words derived from “glitzy”