Bubblegum

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÊŒbÉ™lgÊŒm/, /ˈbÊŒblÌ©gÊŒm/

Alternative forms

• bubble gum

Origin

From bubble + gum.

Full definition of bubblegum

Noun

1. (usually uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
2. (sometimes derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).

Adjective

1. tasting like bubblegum
2. by extension, sweet, perky, or youthful