noun
blitzkrieg
noun
1
A fast, aggressive military offensive that relies on speed, surprise, and concentrated force, especially tanks with air support.
"German forces used blitzkrieg tactics to overrun Poland quickly."
2
A sudden, intense burst of activity.
"The team launched a marketing blitzkrieg before the product launch."
How to Use Blitzkrieg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lightning-fast, overwhelming military attack, or figuratively any sudden burst of intense activity.
Common pairings
blitzkrieg tactics
blitzkrieg offensive
Word Forms
blitzkriegs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Blitzkrieg, literally "lightning war," describing the fast-moving armoured warfare tactics of the Second World War.