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Raretinsel
The correct spelling is tinsel.
How to pronounce tinsel
noun
IPA: /ˈtɪn.səl/
Say it like: Tin-sel
The correct spelling is tinsel. 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 coat…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Very thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration, and traditionally draped at Christmas time over streamers, paper chains and the branches of Christmas trees.
- 3.Anything shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more pretty than valuable.
verb
- 1.To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
- 2.To give a false sparkle to (something).
adjective
- 1.Glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
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