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bubble

 

[ ˈbʌbəl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

A bubble is a graphical user interface element that displays information or options when clicked or touched.

Synonyms

dialog box, popover, tooltip

Examples of usage

  • Click on the bubble to view more details.
  • The bubble displayed a notification message.
Context #2 | Noun

in finance

A bubble refers to a situation where the price of an asset rises far above its intrinsic value.

Synonyms

asset bubble, financial bubble, speculative bubble

Examples of usage

  • Many investors fear that the stock market is experiencing a bubble.
  • The housing market bubble burst in 2008.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To bubble means to be very happy and excited about something.

Synonyms

brim, gush, overflow

Examples of usage

  • She was bubbling with joy when she heard the news.
  • His enthusiasm for the project bubbled over.

Translations

Translations of the word "bubble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolha

🇮🇳 बुलबुला

🇩🇪 Blase

🇮🇩 gelembung

🇺🇦 бульбашка

🇵🇱 bańka

🇯🇵 泡 (あわ)

🇫🇷 bulle

🇪🇸 burbuja

🇹🇷 baloncuk

🇰🇷 거품

🇸🇦 فقاعة

🇨🇿 bublina

🇸🇰 bublina

🇨🇳 气泡 (qìpào)

🇸🇮 mehurček

🇮🇸 bóla

🇰🇿 көпіршік

🇬🇪 ბუშტი

🇦🇿 köpük

🇲🇽 burbuja

Etymology

The word 'bubble' has a long history and can be traced back to the Middle English word 'bobel' which meant a swelling. In the 14th century, it evolved to refer to a small vesicle of water or other liquid. The metaphorical use of 'bubble' to describe an economic or financial bubble emerged in the 18th century. The verb form 'bubble' in the sense of being happy or excited has been in use since the 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,081 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.