Word Meaning

tinsel definition and meaning

n. A shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like.
n. Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable.
a. Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.
v. t. To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.

Crossword clues for tinsel

- Christmas decoration
- Christmas material
- Glittering material
- Showy decoration
- String with glittery material attached