(thing) by NinjaPenguin Mon Jan 21 2002 at 7:15:05

Glitz is a word that is derived from German and Yiddish. It means 'to sparkle', but is most often used to describe things that are extravagant or attractive, but in a tacky kind of way.

Example: That gold chiffon gown is a little too glitzy for that party, don't you think?

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