A shiny fashion accessory that makes a lot of noise when it moves. No formal dress is complete without a little bling to set it off. A tropical ring, cell phone charm, or zipper pull can add a touch of bling to any outfit. A smoky lens color or wrap style could also be considered a kind of bling. Find more synonyms for bling or other related words in the thesaurus.
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Bling, or bling-bling, is US slang that describes flashy jewelry and clothing. The name is derived from the sound of light reflecting off of gold or diamonds. The word is often associated with gangsta rap and implies wealth or conspicuous consumption. Big-name jewelers are reportedly battling it out to get celebrities to wear their bling. ‘Bling-bling’ is also a phrase used to describe sports cars with lots of horsepower and fancy features.