blitzkrieg
noun | /blitzkrieg/
Foreign Words & PhrasesGermanHARD
a swift, sudden military attack designed for quick victory; an overwhelming offensive
Literal meaning:
"lightning war"
blitzkrieg
noun | /blitzkrieg/
Foreign Words & PhrasesGermanHARDa swift, sudden military attack designed for quick victory; an overwhelming offensive
Literal meaning:
"lightning war"
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Examples
"The campaign resembled a political blitzkrieg with rapid moves."
"The company's marketing blitzkrieg captured market share quickly."
Mnemonic Trick
blitz = lightning, krieg = war → fast, overwhelming attack
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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