1920, in ref. to the luxurious Ritz hotels in N.Y., London, Paris, etc., commemorating Swiss hotelier César Ritz (1850-1918). Ritz (n.), as in put on the ritz "assume an air of superiority" is recorded from 1926.
mod. elegant; flamboyant. : That is a real ritzy car.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Their vast inventory is mind boggling and includes ritzy gift baskets that make luxurious presents.
In the world of ritzy real estate, deals are soaring.
Big ritzy plazas, big enormous supermarkets, where people can get everything.
Set throughout the city from the bustling downtown to ritzy, upper-crust neighborhoods.
The interior features white linens, dark wood trim and ritzy chandeliers.
Now an office-supplies store, the building served as a ritzy salon for the cosmetics empress.
It had become a forum for ritzy parties, not a place to achieve any good for the world.
Bedbugs can be found anywhere from ritzy high-rises to homeless shelters.
You'll have your choice of several ritzy hotels, along with a huge variety of dining options and nightlife venues.
The management building's lobby could be a ritzy hotel atrium, replete with marble staircases and chandeliers.