bling bling

From Jamaican slang, a sound suggested by the quality of light reflected by diamonds, adopted by American rappers. Compare words of similar sound and meaning: blink, blinding, blank.

• IPA^(key): /ˌblɪŋ ˈblɪŋ/

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bling bling (uncountable)

1. (slang) Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.
   • 2014 February 14, Samantha Zabell, “The Rise of the Man-gagement Ring”, in The Atlantic‎^[1]:

     Gay men often seek out diamonds, and some purchases are “bling bling,” according to Jillian Rebol, the manager of Ultra Diamonds (soon to be Kay Jeweler’s) in Chicago.

• (jewelry displaying wealth): bling

• → Korean: 블링블링 (beullingbeulling)