bling
[ bling ]
noun
expensive and flashy jewelry, clothing, or other possessions.
the flaunting of such possessions or the flashy lifestyle associated with it.
adjective
flashy; ostentatious.
verb (used without object)
to flaunt one's material wealth; live a flashy lifestyle.
verb (used with object)
to dress or adorn in a flashy way: Bling up your wardrobe!
Origin of bling
11995-2000; perhaps imitative of the imaginary sound that light makes when reflecting off a diamond
- Also bling-bling [bling-bling] /ˈblɪŋˌblɪŋ/ .
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