bling up
C1 slang separable transitive
In simple words
To add lots of sparkly, flashy decorations to something or someone.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To decorate an object or vehicle with flashy, glittering accessories or jewels.
"They blinged up the old car with chrome rims and a gold-plated dashboard."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To add showy jewellery or glittering items to one's own appearance.
"She blinged herself up with gold earrings and a diamanté necklace before the party."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Slightly more common in British informal speech than 'bling out'. Rooted in hip-hop slang. Often used humorously or approvingly about over-the-top decoration.
Commonly used with
car outfit phone trainers costume jewellery
Forms
Base
bling up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blings up
he/she/it
Past simple
blinged up
yesterday
Past participle
blinged up
have + pp
-ing form
blinging up
continuous
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