bubblegum

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adjective

bub·​ble·​gum ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: appealing to or characteristic of preteens or adolescents

bubblegum fashions

bubble gum

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noun

1

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles

2

usually bubblegum

ˈbə-bəl-ˌgəm 

: rock music having simple repetitive phrasings and intended especially for young teenagers

Examples of bubblegum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

More conspicuous to the eye, the Grand Galvez hotel acted as a beacon of bubblegum-pink renewal in the wake of the devastating 1900 hurricane. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

With its bubblegum-pink hue and stripes, this sweater looks most similar to Kaling’s. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Noun

Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and Derby great Ken Griffey Jr. — CBS News, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1969, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bubble gum

noun

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles