ritz
ritz · ritzes · ritzed · ritzing
To behave in an ostentatiously elegant mannerTo behave in an ostentatiously elegant manner.
/ɹɪts/
» The wedding took place in the Ritz Hotel.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To behave in an ostentatiously elegant manner.
Examples
2 sentencesThe wedding took place in the Ritz Hotel.
The wedding took place at the Ritz Hotel.
Origin
Back-formation from ritzy.Back-formation from ritzy.
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Forms
ritzes, ritzing, ritzed, ritzedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle