bling-bling

/ ˈblɪŋˌblɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang.
   flashy; ostentatious; glitzy

noun

1. ostentatious jewellery

Word History and Origins

Origin of bling-bling¹

C20: imitative of jewellery clashing together or of light reflecting off jewellery

Example Sentences

PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi says the "flashy, bling-bling" era at PSG is over - and if that is true, he could do worse than look at how the club's last-16 opponents have become one of Europe's top producers of talent.

From BBC

For their part, PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists the era of "flashy bling-bling" is over external-link and the club point to the emergence of 17-year-old midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery - now a starter for France as well as his club - as evidence that the academy and first team are more closely attuned.

From BBC

All of the hip-hop and R&B; artists worth their bling-bling seem to have been paired in duets with the hot-selling 50 Cent.

From Los Angeles Times

Her bling-bling style - a penchant for Dior clothes, stiletto heels and expensive jewels - quickly transformed her into Cabinet cover girl.

From Washington Times

Critics nicknamed him "bling-bling", seeing his leadership style as too brash, celebrity-driven and hyperactive for a role steeped in tradition and grandeur.

From BBC

Related Words

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