Definition

A sudden, overwhelming attack or rapid-fire offensive strategy—whether literal warfare, marketing campaigns, or the way your boss handles Monday morning emails. Chess players also use it to describe fast-paced games where you make decisions faster than your brain can actually process them.

Example Usage

The sales team launched a holiday blitz that resulted in 300% more frantic emails and 50% more coffee consumption.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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