bubblegum

See also: bubble gum

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From bubble + gum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/, /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/

Noun

bubblegum (countable and uncountable, plural bubblegums)

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

Translations

Adjective

bubblegum

  1. tasting like bubblegum
  2. by extension, sweet, perky, or youthful
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