Blitz

Pronunciation

• IPA: /blɪts/
• Rhymes: -ɪts

Origin

Shortened from blitzkrieg, from German.

Full definition of blitz

Noun

1. A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to The Blitz.
2. (figuratively) A sudden effort, as a publicity blitz.
3. (American football) action of a defensive football player who rushes the passer of the football.
4. (chess) Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.
5. A swift and overwhelming attack.

Synonyms

• (chess) speed chess

Verb

1. To attack.
2. (American football) To rush the passer.
3. (cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.To make nut roast, you have to blitz the nuts in the food processor before adding the parsley and breadcrumbs.----