What does BLING mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: Expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewelry.

Verb: To display ostentatiously.

Pronunciations

US: /blɪŋ/

UK: /blɪŋ/

Origin and Usage

The term "bling" originated in the hip-hop culture of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is derived from the sound that light reflects off of shiny objects, such as jewelry. The word is often associated with ostentatious displays of wealth and status, and is used to describe expensive clothing and jewelry worn for the purpose of showing off.

Synonyms

Flashiness, ostentation, gaudiness, flamboyance, showiness.

Related Words

Glitz, blini, clung, sling, cling.

Example Sentences

Noun: She wore so much bling that it was hard to tell where her outfit ended and her jewelry began.

Verb: He loved to bling out his car with shiny rims and a loud sound system.