bling

noun

variants or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

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A little bit bigger chunk of diamonds, so add a little bling to it, a little bit to my swag. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Pile on the bling with daytime sparkles and finish off a modern heeled sandal. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 Two final thoughts: Notre Dame still counts this season as a stunning success, but getting this far — again — with no bling afterward is tough. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 The bling also features Bloom and Theroux's birthstones embedded in the band. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bling

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bling was in 1999

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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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