spangle

/ˈspæŋgəl/

/ˈspeɪŋgəl/

Other forms: spangled; spangles; spangling

Do you like your outfits to have flair? A little sparkle? Then you're probably a fan of spangles, or small, shiny decorative things like sequins.

Vegas showgirls and beauty queens know all about spangle. Their outfits are usually covered in the sequins, crystals, golden beads and sparkly frills that are all considered kinds of spangles. And if you want to use spangle as a verb, go right ahead — as in, "all that glitter certainly makes those showgirls spangle up on stage."

Definitions of spangle

1. noun

   adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
   synonyms: diamante, sequin

   type of:

   adornment

   a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
2. verb

   decorate with spangles
   “the star-spangled banner”

   synonyms: bespangle

   type of:

   adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament

   make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.
3. verb

   glitter as if covered with spangles
   type of:

   gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine

   be shiny, as if wet