bling bling
/ˌblɪŋ ˈblɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
- Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.
Etymology / origin
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.
Related words
Descendant words
- bling-bling(Finnish) (bor)
- 블링블링(Korean) (bor)
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