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Definition tinsel in British English

tinsel noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtɪns(ə)l/
1

long thin pieces of shiny paper used as a Christmas decoration

Synonyms and related words
Advent calendar bauble brandy butter
2

something that seems attractive but is not valuable or important

Example

the tinsel and glamour of Hollywood

Synonyms and related words
stuff detail non-issue
Definition tinsel in British English