bubble gum

[buhb-uhl-guhm]

bub·ble·gum

[buhb-uhl-guhm]
noun
1.
a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles through the lips.
2.
Slang. light rock-'n'-roll music characterized by simple, repetitive phrasing and lyrics.

Origin:
1935–40; bubble + gum
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Bubble gum is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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bubble gum
 
n
1.  a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles
2.  slang
 a.  crassly commercial pop music aimed at the very young
 b.  (as modifier): a bubble-gum hit

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