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McBling

McBling noun: a fashion and cultural aesthetic from the early 2000s, defined by flashy, materialistic glamour, and conspicuous luxury.

Noun

McBling (uncountable)

  1. (aesthetic) A fashion and cultural aesthetic from the early 2000s, defined by flashy, materialistic glamour, and conspicuous luxury.
    • My friend used to wear a lot of rhinestones and shiny tracksuits but retired them after the McBling style went out of fashion.
    • If you’ve been searching “Y2K” on Depop, or scouring thrift stores looking for Von Dutch trucker hats, Juicy Couture tracksuits with “Juicy” splashed across the butt, or tight baby tees with the bedazzled, cursive “Baby Phat” logo, you’re actually searching for the McBling aesthetic.2024 February 27, Abrigail Williams, “What Is McBling and How Is it Different From Y2K?”, in Vogue, archived from the original on 30 Mar 2025

Origin of McBling

From Mc- + bling.

Questions about McBling

What does McBling mean?
McBling means a fashion and cultural aesthetic from the early 2000s, defined by flashy, materialistic glamour, and conspicuous luxury.
What part of speech is McBling?
McBling is a noun.

Words near McBling in the dictionary

  1. McBlain
  2. McBlains
  3. McBlais
  4. McBlane
  5. McBlanes
  6. McBling
  7. McBoatface
  8. McBoatfaced
  9. McBoatfaces
  10. McBoatfacing
  11. McBrain

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