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TINSEL noun

Definition of tinsel (noun)

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

TINSEL verb

Definition of tinsel (verb)

  1. impart a cheap brightness to
    • "his tinseled image of Hollywood"
  2. adorn with tinsel
    • "snow flakes tinseled the trees"
  3. interweave with tinsel
    • "tinseled velvet"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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