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
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
She teamed up with producer Ricky Gourmet to pin down the perfect level of bubblegum pop and determine when a song was in need of a good saxophone solo.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
Earlier this week American singer Katy Perry, best known for her bubblegum pop, said she felt like a "human Piñata" after weeks of online backlash.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
A mix of vanilla, chocolate, coconut, caramel, and bubblegum.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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