abubble

adjective

abub·​ble ə-ˈbə-bəl How to pronounce abubble (audio)
1
: being in the process of bubbling
2
: being in a state of agitated activity or motion : astir

Examples of abubble in a Sentence

when the grandkids come to stay, the house is abubble with their chatter and horseplay

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of abubble was in 1766

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Cite this Entry

“Abubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abubble. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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