Bubblegum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bubblegum is a noun meaning (usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
Meaning
(usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
More Meanings
- (music, sometimes derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
- (countable and uncountable) A light pink colour, like bubblegum.
- Tasting like bubblegum.
- (informal, figuratively, by extension) Sweet, perky, or youthful; (music) poppy.
Example Sentences
Last year, the Daily Mail found that Emily in Paris, a bubblegum dramedy starring Lily Collins, plugged 37 brands throughout 10 episodes.
Born in the small town of Rockwood, east Tennessee, Carter’s bubblegum sound and mini-bad boy image made him the definitive millennium child star.
Word Forms
- bubblegums
- bubble gum
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bubble-gum, chewing gum, gumming, bubblement, burstlet, bubbler.
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