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

A sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.

"He blew a huge bubblegum bubble that popped all over his face."

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishBoth the candy-like chewing gum and, figuratively, upbeat, lightweight pop music.

Common pairings

bubblegum pop blow a bubblegum bubble bubblegum pink

Word forms

bubblegums plural

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.