blitz
UK: blɪts | US: blɪts
n. 1. A sudden, intense military attack, especially an air raid.
n. 2. A swift, forceful effort or campaign (e.g., in sports or advertising).
vt. To attack or overwhelm swiftly and forcefully.
The word "blitz" is a shortened form of the German term Blitzkrieg ("lightning war"), coined during World War II to describe rapid, overwhelming attacks. Blitz itself means "lightning" in German, reflecting the speed and intensity of such assaults. The term was adopted into English during the war and later broadened to describe any swift, concentrated effort.
The city endured nightly blitzes during the war.
The team launched a marketing blitz to promote their new product.
The coach decided to blitz the quarterback with extra defenders.
The holiday sales blitz overwhelmed the retail stores.
She finished her essay in a blitz of late-night writing.