Tinsel - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtɪnsl|  American pronunciation of the word tinsel
Brit.  |ˈtɪns(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word tinsel

noun

- a showy decoration that is basically valueless
all the tinsel of self-promotion
- a thread with glittering metal foil attached

verb

- impart a cheap brightness to
his tinseled image of Hollywood
- adorn with tinsel
snow flakes tinseled the trees
- interweave with tinsel
tinseled velvet

Extra examples

I like to decorate the Christmas tree with tinsel.

He's not attracted to the tinsel and glitter of Hollywood.

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