bubbly

American  

[buhb-lee] / ˈbʌb li /

adjective

bubblier, bubbliest

1. full of, producing, or characterized by bubbles.

2. lively; effervescent; enthusiastic.

   the bubbly spirit of those early movie musicals.

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noun

plural

bubblies

1. Informal. champagne.

bubbly British  

/ ˈbʌblɪ /

adjective

1. full of or resembling bubbles

2. lively; animated; excited

   a bubbly personality

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noun

1. an informal name for champagne

Other Word Forms

• bubbliness noun

Etymology

Origin of bubbly

First recorded in 1590–1600; bubble + -y ¹

Explanation

Something that's bubbly is frothy or fizzy, full of bubbles. You might prefer to bathe in a hot, bubbly bath every night. Seltzer and ginger ale are both bubbly, fizzing with tiny bubbles, and your blueberry crisp recipe might say "Bake until hot and bubbly." When you describe a person as bubbly, you're referring to a talkative, cheerful personality. The first person you meet at a new school might be the bubbly girl who sits next to you in math. If someone offers you "a glass of bubbly" at a party, they're using a common nickname for champagne.

Example Sentences

Broadway has not seen a more delectable diversion this season than the bubbly revival of Noël Coward’s early comedy “Fallen Angels,” starring the glittering duo of Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Charizard and Pikachu, they’re kind of bubbly and kind of lighthearted,” he said while shuffling through Pokémon cards and other themed paraphernalia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Amy was bubbly, caring and honest," he said, adding she was "soft hearted and the life and soul".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Hold the bubbly, gold bugs: U.S. stocks overall, including Berkshire Hathaway, have trounced gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

And Chloe’s her usual bubbly self when she sees us, which helps too.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

Related Words

• effervescent
• energetic
• lively
• peppy
• perky