bubblegum
Americannoun
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a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles through the lips.
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Slang. light rock-'n'-roll music characterized by simple, repetitive phrasing and lyrics.
Etymology
Origin of bubblegum
Example Sentences
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He thought they were a hard-rock parody of an early-1960s bubblegum band.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
At 23, she released her self-titled 2019 mixtape, “Slayyyter,” a bubblegum Gwen Stefani-inspired pop collection half recorded in a “messy a—” closet in her mom’s house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Indeed, Soda Pop, the bubblegum hit by the Saja Boys, has been widely compared to BTS' Butter.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, seven menacing figures in shaggy bleached-blond wigs are on the loose, looking like the world’s most dangerous bubblegum pop band.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
I even tried using the bubblegum pink razor that had been included in the hotel’s small pack of soap and shampoo, opening up old and new scabs on my shins and knees.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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