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

The Loneliest Time is her most emotionally adventurous music yet—high-gloss post-bubblegum synth-pop that packs a serious punch even at its fizziest. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2022

Nestled stubbornly in the green are around 900 bubblegum-pink eggs, clumped together and hardened with time. —Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2022

Noun

The film sees Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2025

There’s also tons of flavors to choose from—bubble gum, fruit splash, lemon, mixed berry, orange, and unflavored—so there’s one for everyone’s preference. —Brianna Peters, Vogue, 18 May 2025

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