"Bling"..

[C.Ann]

For some reason, this particular phrase/word - which is being used to the point of producing sheer nausea lately - is driving me nuts!!!

Does it bother anyone else? I don't know why it bugs me so much - it just does.. LOL

 

[KristaTX]

Does it mean jewelry?

 

[EeyoreFan1]

I'm not the kind of person that would get worked up over the use of a word, but I do find it kind of annoying. It's very improper, and almost rude. (even though I've never heard it used in a rude context)

 

[C.Ann]

Does it mean jewelry?

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From what I can determine - the various ways I've heard it used - it means any number of things: jewelry; diamonds; glitz; glitter; shiny; expensive; ritzy; etc..

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

I'm not a fan of it either. I really notice it when it's doubled up "bling bling"

 

[KristaTX]

It's very improper, and almost rude.

I can see how it is annoying since it's a new word that is probably over-used, but I'm not familiar enough with it to know what makes it improper or rude. How is it used in that way?

 

[C.Ann]

I can see how it is annoying since it's a new word that is probably over-used, but I'm not familiar enough with it to know what makes it improper or rude. How is it used in that way?

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I don't think I've heard it used improperly - or in a rude manner - just annoying.. LOL

Like right now there is a wedding show on and the bride kept saying that she wanted a lot of "bling" - when looking for her gown.. Meaning: beads; glitter; rhinestones; etc.. She wanted lots of "bling" for her jewelry: diamonds..

"Bling" for a reception would be crystal chandeliers; cake jewelry; etc..

Just an annoying word to me - and silly that it bothers me really.. LOL

 

[Jockaroo]

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Just an annoying word to me - and silly that it bothers me really.. LOL

You are not alone. I detest this "pseudo" word.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Bling has made it into the Merriam Webster on-line dictionary. I guess it's here to stay.

Main Entry:
bling–bling Listen to the pronunciation of bling–bling
Pronunciation:
\ˈbliŋ-ˌbliŋ\
Variant(s):
also bling Listen to the pronunciation of bling \ˈbliŋ\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
imitative
Date:
1999

: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth ; broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

 

[Diznygrl]

Well I guess you wouldn't like this shirt I bought several years ago.

I thought it was funny and just had to have it (if you can't tell, there's an actual rhinestone attached to Minnie's finger). This was back when it was a relatively new phrase, before it was shortened to just "bling".

Heck, I don't even really use the word...but it doesn't bother me that other people do. A pseudo word that I really DO hate is "jiggy". Glad that one sorta went by the wayside.

 

[aprilgail2]

You are not alone. I detest this "pseudo" word.

 

[DVC Sadie]

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I don't think I've heard it used improperly - or in a rude manner - just annoying.. LOL

Like right now there is a wedding show on and the bride kept saying that she wanted a lot of "bling" - when looking for her gown.. Meaning: beads; glitter; rhinestones; etc.. She wanted lots of "bling" for her jewelry: diamonds..

"Bling" for a reception would be crystal chandeliers; cake jewelry; etc..

Just an annoying word to me - and silly that it bothers me really.. LOL

Were you by chance watching WE tv, and a show called MY Fairy Wedding? Some of the girls on those wedding shows absolutely crack me up, especially the ones who want a huge wedding with a very small budget.

 

[OK!]

Wow, hardly anybody says it around here anymore, so I sorta thought it had (blessedly) died until I saw it on one of the Superbowl commercials last night. Blech. I've always hated that word!

 

[All American]

I CANNOT stand this word.

 

[V for Vendetta]

I do not not NOT like bling. Then again, I do not care for many slang terms at all. I'd completely forgotten about Jiggy... now that stupid song is in my head. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

 

[WhereOWhere]

Uhmm, that word was huge about 6 or 7 years ago, I don't think very many people use it anymore. Kind of surprised people are getting so worked up about it now.

And how in the heck could anyone find a slang term for jewelry rude or improper? People actually get that upset by this kind of stuff? jeesh.

 

[meloneyb21]

Uhmm, that word was huge about 6 or 7 years ago, I don't think very many people use it anymore. Kind of surprised people are getting so worked up about it now.

And how in the heck could anyone find a slang term for jewelry rude or improper? People actually get that upset by this kind of stuff? jeesh.

LOL....Yeah, I haven't heard that word being used for a while now. I didn't know people still said it either .

 

[C.Ann]

Were you by chance watching WE tv, and a show called MY Fairy Wedding? Some of the girls on those wedding shows absolutely crack me up, especially the ones who want a huge wedding with a very small budget.

Yep.. That's what was on in the background..

Uhmm, that word was huge about 6 or 7 years ago, I don't think very many people use it anymore. Kind of surprised people are getting so worked up about it now.

And how in the heck could anyone find a slang term for jewelry rude or improper? People actually get that upset by this kind of stuff? jeesh.

I guess you don't watch any of the numerous bridal shows on WE - or "Housewives of Orange County".. This particular word/phrase is used non-stop.. I'd actually never heard it until I started watching these shows.. It's also being used in the little girl pageant shows.. "The more "bling", the better"..

I don't think I said that I was "upset".. I said this particular word/phrase annoys me.. There's a difference..

 

[Martha7]

My 21 year old son informed me some months ago that the term "bling" was officially out, and that "ice" had replaced it!

 

[C.Ann]

My 21 year old son informed me some months ago that the term "bling" was officially out, and that "ice" had replaced it!

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In that case, someone should inform all of these brides - and the Housewives of Orange County - ASAP or they are going to be totally "out of the loop" - LOL..