Bling
/blɪŋ/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An ostentatious display of richness or style. uncountable
"His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives."
- 2 flashy, ostentatious jewelry wordnet
- 3 Alternative form of bling bling. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies."
Example
More examples"Yo, check out this bling bling!"
Etymology
Ellipsis of bling bling.