English · Word Candidate

blitz

/blɪts/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: blitzes · blitzing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.

Noun

Examples

We embarked on a publicity blitz, putting posters and flyers all around town.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action.

Verb

Examples

So the question remains — what to do with ignorance, which I must presume is deliberate, as in this media-blitzed era it is not possible to be truly ignorant after age 12.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To perform a blitz.

Verb

Examples

The Washington High defense almost always blitzes on third down.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blitz” mean?

A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.

Is “blitz” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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