"bling bling" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ Audio: En-au-bling bling.ogg
Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bling bling (uncountable)
  1. (slang) Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet. Wikipedia link: bling bling Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Jewelry Synonyms (jewelry displaying wealth): bling Translations (shiny jewelry that displays wealth): bling bling (Finnish), killuttimet (Finnish), bling-bling [masculine] (French), blingbling [masculine] (French), Bling-Bling [neuter] (German), bling bling [masculine] (Italian), bling bling [feminine] (Italian), 블링블링 (beullingbeulling) (Korean), bling-bling [neuter] (Swedish), blingbling [neuter] (Swedish), bling [neuter] (Swedish)

Alternative forms

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