bling
word
Definition
A slang term for flashy or shiny jewelry, especially when used to show off wealth. Sometimes it can also refer to anything that looks very shiny and extravagant.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, popular in hip-hop and youth culture. Often used with humor or exaggeration. Common in phrases like 'rocking the bling' or 'bling-bling'. Rarely used for simple or subtle jewelry.
Spanish: bling - joyas ostentosasPortuguese (BR): bling - joias chamativasPortuguese (PT): bling - joias vistosasChinese (Simplified): 炫耀的珠宝 - 亮眼饰品Chinese (Traditional): 炫耀的珠寶 - 亮眼飾品Hindi: चमक-धमक - दिखावटी गहनेArabic: ذهب مبهر - حُلي لامعةBengali: ব্লিং - চাকচিক্যময় গয়নাRussian: блинг - броские украшенияJapanese: ブリン - 派手なアクセサリーVietnamese: bling - trang sức lấp lánhKorean: 블링 - 화려한 액세서리Turkish: bling - gösterişli takıUrdu: بلِنگ - چمکدار زیوراتIndonesian: bling - perhiasan mencolok
Example Sentences
She loves wearing lots of bling at parties.
basic
His watch is full of bling.
basic
The rapper wore gold chains and lots of bling.
basic
Wow, that's some serious bling on your fingers!
natural
He likes to show off his new car and all his bling.
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That necklace is pure bling—so shiny!
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