bling-bling
bling
/ (ˈblɪŋˌblɪŋ) /
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adjective
slang flashy; ostentatious; glitzy
noun
ostentatious jewellery
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Word Origin for bling-bling
C20: imitative of jewellery clashing together or of light reflecting off jewellery
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