Definition of: spangle

(spang′gəl) noun
1. A small bit of brilliant tin or other metal foil, or other substances, used for decoration in dress, as in theatrical costume.
2. Any small sparkling object.
—v. ·gled, ·gling v.t. To adorn with or as with spangles; cause to glitter.
—v.i. To sparkle as spangles; glitter. [Dim. of MDu. spang a clasp, brooch]
—span′gly adjective