bling

or bling-bling

[bling or bling-bling]Slang.

noun

expensive and flashy jewelry, clothing, or other possessions.
the flaunting of such possessions or the flashy lifestyle associated with it.

adjective

flashy; ostentatious.

verb (used without object)

to flaunt one's material wealth; live a flashy lifestyle.

verb (used with object)

to dress or adorn in a flashy way: Bling up your wardrobe!

Origin of bling

1995-2000; perhaps imitative of the imaginary sound that light makes when reflecting off a diamond

Word Origin and History for bling bling

bling

also bling-bling, by 1997, U.S. rap slang, "wealth, expensive accessories," a sound suggestive of the glitter of jewels and precious metals (cf. German blinken "to gleam, sparkle").