English Explanatory Dictionary

put on the ritz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to make a show of luxury and extravagance
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of put on the ritz.

Pronunciation

En-au-put on the ritz.ogg

Word forms

put on the ritz puts on the ritz putting on the ritz

Etymology

Evokes the image of putting on extravagent clothing worthy of the luxurious Ritz Hotel in London, opened in 1906. Phrase in print by 1921.

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