bling
Americannoun
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expensive and flashy jewelry, clothing, or other possessions.
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the flaunting of such possessions or the flashy lifestyle associated with it.
adjective
verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of bling
1995-2000; perhaps imitative of the imaginary sound that light makes when reflecting off a diamond
Example Sentences
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Alongside this piece of medieval bling, the team have also unearthed a pin made from bone with a detailed pattern and a comb intricately carved from antler.
From BBC
Khan arrived on the red carpet in an outfit created by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee - decked out with his own dandy cane, plenty of bling and sunglasses.
From BBC
Those who love gardening tend to prefer quality over ritzy bling.
From Los Angeles Times
They're also a bit bling - researchers have found that using synthetic diamonds to create qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum computers, enables them to work much closer to room temperature.
From BBC
And now, with Allen and Steinfeld’s wedding rings exchanged, the devoted Bills mafia can focus on the next bit of bling: a Super Bowl ring.
From Los Angeles Times
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