noun
Music Slang
Bling
/blɪŋ/ · noun · slang
Flashy, expensive jewelry — the sparkle of chains, rings, and diamonds.
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Definitions
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Any ostentatious display of wealth and shine.
“Her phone case has way too much bling.”
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Used as a verb (bling out) meaning to decorate lavishly with sparkle.
“She blinged out her whole locker.”
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Showy, expensive jewelry, especially diamond chains, rings, and watches.
“He walked in dripping with bling.”
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Bling In A Sentence
That chain is pure bling, must've cost a fortune.
He's all about the bling, gold everything.
She showed up to the wedding covered in bling.
Origin & Usage
Coined in New Orleans hip-hop in the late 90s, popularized by Cash Money Records and the 1999 B.G. song 'Bling Bling,' onomatopoeia for light glinting off jewels.
People Also Ask
What does 'bling' mean?
It means flashy, expensive jewelry, especially diamonds and gold, or any showy display of wealth.
Where did 'bling' come from?
It came from late-90s New Orleans hip-hop, made famous by the 1999 B.G. and Cash Money track 'Bling Bling.'
Is 'bling' still used?
Yes, it's stuck around and is now in everyday English, even in the dictionary, though it carries a 90s/2000s flavor.
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