bling out
C1 slang separable transitive
In simple words
To cover something with lots of shiny, expensive-looking decorations.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To cover or decorate something with flashy, expensive-looking jewellery, gems, or accessories.
"She blinged out her phone case with rhinestones and gold trim."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To dress oneself in a lot of flashy, showy jewellery or accessories.
"He was totally blinged out at the awards show — chains, rings, the works."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Originates from hip-hop culture in the late 1990s. Used in informal, especially youth, contexts. Can be applied to people, cars, phones, or other objects. More common in American English.
Commonly used with
car phone outfit nails ride jewellery
Forms
Base
bling out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blings out
he/she/it
Past simple
blinged out
yesterday
Past participle
blinged out
have + pp
-ing form
blinging out
continuous
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