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

Beneath the garment, Edgar-Jones wore a coordinated pair of bubblegum-pink underwear. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Beyond the sweeping bubblegum-pink marble staircase, DJ Lola Leon mixed ambient beats and there was plenty more sparkle to marvel at. — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Noun

Bubble gum count will be high Sunday Hafley is known to chew bubble gum frequently. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

But at the bubble gum blowing contest at the Iowa State Fair, some people's confidence bubbled more impressively than their gum. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1969, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bubble gum

noun

: a chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles