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

Bling-bling the bell began ringing and—listen—the door of the clock opened and the hat ashes shovel fell out.

From Project Gutenberg

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