bling

Etymology

Ellipsis of bling bling.

noun

  1. Alternative form of bling bling
    Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies. January 19 2008, Peter Sagal, “Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!”, in National Public Radio
  2. 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. April 23, 2012, Angelique Chrisafis, “François Hollande on top but far right scores record result in French election”, in the Guardian

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