"blinger" meaning in All languages combined

See blinger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: blingers [plural]
Etymology: From bling + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bling|er|id2=occupation}} bling + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} blinger (plural blingers)
  1. (slang) A person who makes an ostentatious display of wealth or style. Tags: slang

Inflected forms

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