bubblegum

1 of 2

adjective

bub·​ble·​gum ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm How to pronounce bubblegum (audio)
: appealing to or characteristic of preteens or adolescents
bubblegum fashions

bubble gum

2 of 2

noun

1
: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles
2
usually bubblegum : rock music having simple repetitive phrasings and intended especially for young teenagers

Examples of bubblegum in a Sentence

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Adjective
The Loneliest Time is her most emotionally adventurous music yet—high-gloss post-bubblegum synth-pop that packs a serious punch even at its fizziest. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2022 Nestled stubbornly in the green are around 900 bubblegum-pink eggs, clumped together and hardened with time. Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2022
Noun
Her pharmacy even makes medication for pets and can tweak the flavor based on animals’ preferences: fish, chicken or, in one case, bubble gum. Meg Tirrell, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 Cleveland seems to be untouchable on that score, whereas every other club is keeping their arms together with spit and bubble gum. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bubblegum 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1969, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bubblegum was in 1937

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“Bubblegum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubblegum. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bubble gum

noun
: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles
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