Flitter
See also: flitter
German
editEtymology
editBack-formation from flittern, from Middle High German.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editFlitter m (strong, genitive Flitters, plural Flitter)
- spangle, sequin
- Synonyms: Glanzplättchen, Flitterblättchen
- a piece of cheap costume jewelry
- Synonym: Modeschmuckstück
Declension
editDeclension of Flitter [masculine, strong]
Related terms
edit- flittern
- Flitterband, Flittergirlande, Flittergold, Flitterkram, Flitterkranz, Flittermädchen, Flittermonat, Flitterputz, Flitterstaat, Flitterstreifen, Flitterwerk, Flitterwochen, Flitterverzierung
- Christbaumflitter, Drahtflitter, Goldflitter, Kupferflitter, Metallflitter, Silberflitter
Further reading
edit- “Flitter” in Duden online
- “Flitter” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.