bling

Definition

An ostentatious display of richness or style.

Etymology

Ellipsis of bling bling.

Example Sentences

• "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."