English Explanatory Dictionary

bubblegum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
  2. A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
  3. A light pink colour, like bubblegum.
adj
  1. Tasting like bubblegum.
  2. Sweet, perky, or youthful; (music) poppy.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bubblegum.wav

Word forms

bubblegum bubblegums bubble gum

Etymology

From bubble + gum.

Derived words

bubblegrunge bubblegummy Bubbline
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