So what is this expression "bling bling" I keep hearing on the TV and
reading in the UK newspapers?  What does it mean and where does it
come from?

tvm  ;)

Hi michael2!!


Bling bling is a slang noun that means Jewelry, derived from the sound
it makes. Bling-bling is a reference to elaborate jewelry and
clothing, and the appreciation of it.
The definition  at "The Slang/Not Slang Dictionary" is:
Bling-Bling: Slang, n, v. (1)to show off a material possesion, usually
jewelry or a car (2)a gaudy or flashy material possesion. Has gained
national acceptance in usage.
http://www.playahata.com/pages/dictionary/dictionaryatog.html


But we have more, last year, 'Bling Bling' was added to Oxford
dictionary, and in the following articles you will find the
explanation of the origin of this expression:
"'Bling Bling' added to Oxford dictionary" By Lisa Allen, South End
Contributing Writer (The South End is the official student-run,
independent, daily newspaper at Wayne State University):
http://www.southend.wayne.edu/days/2003/may/5152003/misc/bling/bling.html


"'Bling Bling' Added To Oxford English Dictionary" from MTV.com News:
"...The term, which is used to describe diamonds, jewelry and all
forms of showy style, was coined by New Orleans rap family Cash Money
Millionaires back in the late '90s and started gaining national
awareness with a song titled "Bling Bling" by Cash Money artist BG..."
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471629/20030430/bg.jhtml?headlines=true


"It's all about the bling-bling" By VIRGINIA ROHAN, The Record (Bergen
County, N.J.):
(Note: This story appeared on Page C1 of The Standard-Times on April 26, 2003)
http://www.s-t.com/daily/04-03/04-26-03/c01li116.htm


Search strategy:
"bling bling" dictionary


I hope this helps you.

Best regards.
livioflores-ga

Wonderful answer, and so fast, too!

Take a look at http://www.yourdictionary.com/cgi-bin/wotd.cgi?word=bling-bling