bling
nounattested in dialogue
- //blɪŋ//
An ostentatious display of richness or style.
noun
- 1
An ostentatious display of richness or style.
His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.
- 2
Variant of bling blingAlternative form of bling bling.
Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.
Etymology
Ellipsis of bling bling.
blinding · Very bright (as if to cause blindness).blindly · In a blind manner; without sight.blindness · The condition of being blind; unable to see.
bling · An ostentatious display of richness or style.
blink · To close and reopen both eyes quickly.Blink · A fan of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.blinking · That blinks.