Meaning of bling | Babel Free

Definitions

An ostentatious display of richness or style.

uncountable

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“His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.”

“Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.”

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