bubblegum

[ buhb-uhl-guhm ]

/ ˈbʌb əlˌgʌm /

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noun

a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles through the lips.

Slang. light rock-'n'-roll music characterized by simple, repetitive phrasing and lyrics.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of bubblegum

First recorded in 1935–40; bubble + gum¹

Words nearby bubblegum

bubble car, bubble card, bubble chamber, bubble dance, bubble float, bubblegum, bubble gum dermatitis, bubblegummer, bubblehead, bubble-jet printer, bubble memory

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British Dictionary definitions for bubblegum

bubble gum

noun

a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles

slang

crassly commercial pop music aimed at the very young
(as modifier)a bubble-gum hit

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