bling

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
8
Words With Friends
12
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/blɪŋ/

Definition of bling

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)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.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable)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. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable)Alternative form of bling bling.
    “Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.”

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Etymology

Ellipsis of bling bling.

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