noun
bubblegum
BUH-buhl-guhm
Bubblegum (noun) means a sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles. Example: “He blew a huge bubblegum bubble that popped all over his face.”
noun
1
A sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.
"He blew a huge bubblegum bubble that popped all over his face."
adjective
1
Describing music or media that is sweet, catchy, and unchallenging.
"The band's early singles were pure bubblegum pop."
How to use bubblegum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoth the candy-like chewing gum and, figuratively, upbeat, lightweight pop music.
Common pairings
bubblegum pop
blow a bubblegum bubble
bubblegum pink
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Word forms
- Plural
- bubblegums
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Etymology
A compound of bubble and gum, named for the gum's ability to be blown into bubbles.
Rhymes for bubblegum
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What does “bubblegum” mean?
The word “bubblegum” means a sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles. In plain terms, both the candy-like chewing gum and, figuratively, upbeat, lightweight pop music.
How do you pronounce “bubblegum”?
“Bubblegum” is pronounced BUH-buhl-guhm (/ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ in IPA).
How do you use “bubblegum” in a sentence?
Here is “bubblegum” used in a sentence: “He blew a huge bubblegum bubble that popped all over his face.”
What part of speech is “bubblegum”?
Depending on how it is used, “bubblegum” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “bubblegum” have?
“Bubblegum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.
