ritz

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

Luxury, glamor, opulence, etc.

verb tr.

1. To make a show of luxury or opulence.

2. To behave haughtily toward someone; to snub.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œIn the film [Elysium], Earth’s rich live on a ritzed-out, ultra-technological satellite in orbit, and leave the poor to fight it out for resources back on the planet.” Jacob Hersh; Countdown to the 3rd: A Hair-Raising Scandal; The Daily Evergreen (Pullman, Washington); Sep 10, 2020. β€œI didn’t ask to see you.
You sent for me. I don’t mind your ritzing.” Raymond Chandler; The Big Sleep; Knopf; 1939.
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