See also: bling-bling

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Etymology

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From Jamaican slang, a sound suggested by the quality of light reflected by diamonds, adopted by American rappers. Compare words of similar sound and meaning: blink, blinding, blank.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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bling bling (uncountable)

  1. (slang) Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.
    • 2014 February 14, Samantha Zabell, “The Rise of the Man-gagement Ring”, in The Atlantic[1]:
      Gay men often seek out diamonds, and some purchases are “bling bling,” according to Jillian Rebol, the manager of Ultra Diamonds (soon to be Kay Jeweler’s) in Chicago.

Synonyms

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  • (jewelry displaying wealth): bling

Descendants

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  • Korean: 블링블링 (beullingbeulling)

Translations

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