What the hell is bling bling?

KidCharlemagne · April 28, 2003, 3:35am

I see it used in so many contexts: jewlery, music, etc…

What’s the origin of the term and what does it mean?

johnboy · April 28, 2003, 3:39am

I’m sure more people will chime in on this but I believe it is the “sound” a big cartoon diamond makes when light shines off of it.

Sternvogel · April 28, 2003, 3:40am

HBby · April 28, 2003, 4:29am

Good grief, I had no idea the meaning of the term “bling bling” could be so debated. I second what Mirror Image egamI rorriM said.

cainxinth · April 28, 2003, 4:31am

There is no debate…

Scarf-Ace · April 28, 2003, 1:49pm

I thought it was the black British version of “bada bing bada boom”.

Philster · April 28, 2003, 2:05pm

Chrome wheels? Just look at them and gesture saying “bling bling”.

Offering a compliement and wish to include in full sentence, possibly dressing the phrase up for a lady, “You are blinging.” or

“Bling bling, baby.”