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abubble
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abub·ble

adjective \ə-ˈbə-bəl\

Definition of ABUBBLE

1
: being in the process of bubbling
2
: being in a state of agitated activity or motion : astir

Examples of ABUBBLE

  1. <when the grandkids come to stay, the house is abubble with their chatter and horseplay>

First Known Use of ABUBBLE

circa 1869

Related to ABUBBLE

Synonyms
aboil, alive, abuzz, animated, astir, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, lively, rousing, stirring, thriving, vibrant
Antonyms
asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

Rhymes with ABUBBLE

redouble, soap bubble, undouble

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