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."
separable
bling out
C1 slang separable transitive
To decorate or adorn something or someone with expensive, flashy jewellery or accessories.
In plain English
To cover something with lots of shiny, expensive-looking decorations.
What does "bling out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
separable
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "bling out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
car phone outfit nails ride jewellery
How to conjugate "bling out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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