bling

[ bling ]

noun

1. expensive and flashy jewelry, clothing, or other possessions.
2. the flaunting of such possessions or the flashy lifestyle associated with it.

adjective

1. flashy; ostentatious.

verb (used without object)

1. to flaunt one's material wealth; live a flashy lifestyle.

verb (used with object)

1. to dress or adorn in a flashy way:

   Bling up your wardrobe!

Word History and Origins

Origin of bling¹

1995-2000; perhaps imitative of the imaginary sound that light makes when reflecting off a diamond

Example Sentences

But the Hotline Bling star didn't exactly welcome his old friend back with open arms.

From BBC

He suggested Tuchel lacked respect for those above him, with the pair disagreeing over recruitment strategy in the so-called “Bling Bling” era of superstars in Paris.

From BBC

The bling is his favorite part of the outfit.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of that transformation, Bieniemy unfurled zing to go with the bling, mixing in a few choice words as part of his message.

From Los Angeles Times

In Big Dawgs, Cherukat offers an alternative to the bling and opulence associated with mainstream rap by ditching flashy cars and choosing to focus on small city stuntmen, who come from poor families and are part of a dying art-form in India.

From BBC

Related Words

• bling-bling
• ice
• jewelry
• jewels