Bubbly

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÊŒbli/

Origin

bubble + -y

Full definition of bubbly

Adjective

1. Full of bubbles.Whip the egg white into a bubbly froth.
2. (informal) Cheerful, lively.She has a bubbly personality.
3. Having the characteristics of bubbles.The architecture of the conservatory was bubbly.
4. (economics) Having the characteristics of economic bubbles.
• Iana Dreyer, China’s coming era of slower growth: Are western economies prepared?, East Asia Forum, 2011:China’s economy is too bubbly and will soon slow down.

Synonyms

• (lively) ebullient, perky similar image

Noun

1. (informal) Champagne.We're getting married - this calls for a bottle of bubbly!

Synonyms

• (all informal or slang): champers, fizz, shampoo