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bubblegum

/ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/

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What does bubblegum mean?

noun

  1. A sweet, stretchable chewing gum designed for blowing bubbles.
  2. A light pink colour, the hue in which bubblegum is traditionally coloured.

adjective

  1. Tasting like bubblegum.
More meanings (3)

adjective

  1. (figuratively, informal) Sweet, perky, or youthful.
  2. (informal) Poppy; typical of, or in the style of, pop music.

noun

  1. (derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/

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