n. 1. a. A blitzkrieg. b. A heavy aerial bombardment. 2. An intense campaign: a media blitz focused on young voters. 3. Football A sudden charge upon the quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when the ball is snapped. Also called red-dog. v. blitzed, blitz·ing, blitz·es v.tr. 1. To subject to a blitz. 2. Football To rush (the quarterback) in a blitz. v.intr. Football To carry out a blitz. [Short for BLITZKRIEG.] |
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