bubblegum

English

/ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
  • (sometimes) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
  • (countable) A light pink colour, like bubblegum.

Etymology

Compound from English bubble + English gum (flesh around teeth).

Origin

English

gum

Gloss

flesh around teeth

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