"sudden overwhelming attack," 1940, shortening of blitzkrieg (1939). The use in U.S. football is from 1959. As a verb, 1940, from the noun. Related: Blitzed; blitzing.

(1940-1941) nighttime bombing campaign of industrial and civilian targets in cities throughout the United Kingdom by Nazi Germany.

attack suddenly and without warning; "Hitler blitzed Poland" safety blitz: (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line a swift and violent m [..]

Occurs when a player other than a defensive lineman (linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties) rushes the opposing quarterback.

Amphibious assault. Usage: "We're shipping out. There's another blitz on."

(n) (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line(n) a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment(v) attack suddenly and without warning

When an unusual number of defensive players, usually linebackers, go after the quarterback throwing the ball rather than staying in the backfield waiting to see where the quarterback throws it. A blit [..]

A period of rapid or intense activity, such as an inspection blitz, or safety blitz.

An aggressive play by the defense when they attack a specific play by the offense. A blitz can backfire if the offense is not running the play that the blitz was intended to stop.

See "Shutout".

An all-out attack on enemy blots

(slang) (verb) defeat severely

To blitz is to attack and hit your opponent’s blots repeatedly, especially in your home board, in an effort to keep him on the bar hoping to make the points in your home board and close him out. Blitz [..]

See "Shutout".

The series of air raids launched on various cities in Great Britain by the German air force in 1940-41 during World War II. They were also known as the Baedeker Raids. ----