Definition of spangle

• n. - A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress.
• n. - Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless.
• v. t. - To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate.
• v. i. - To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.