Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bling bling

/ˌblɪŋ ˈblɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables: bling bling
IPA: /ˌblɪŋ ˈblɪŋ/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

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.

Usage

Synonyms

bling blingage

Questions

How do you pronounce bling bling?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌblɪŋ ˈblɪŋ/.
What does bling bling mean?: Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet.
Where does bling bling come from?: 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.

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