Gumball
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡʌmbɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gumball is a noun meaning Chewing gum sold as a ball usually coated with colored hard sugar.
Meaning
Chewing gum sold as a ball usually coated with colored hard sugar.
More Meanings
- (US, slang) The flashing lights on top of a police car.
- The spiky seedpod of the sweet gum tree.
- (slang) A silly, laughable person.
Example Sentences
When he drinks too much he's a gumball.
Remember those clear globe dispensers with gumballs for a penny?
Word Forms
- gumballs
Synonyms for gumball
Depending on context, synonyms include goofball.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gummi, gummy, bubble gum, bubblegum, gumm, guttie.
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