Bubblegum: meaning, definitions and examples
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bubblegum
[ ˈbʌblɪɡʌm ]
candy, sweet
Bubblegum is a type of chewing gum that is designed to be inflated out of the mouth as bubbles. It is usually sweetened and flavored, often in fruity varieties. The texture is softer than regular gum, making it easier to blow bubbles.
Synonyms
chewing gum, gummy candy
Examples of usage
- I love chewing bubblegum while I walk to school.
- She blew a big bubble with her bubblegum.
- Children often exchange bubblegum during recess.
Translations
Translations of the word "bubblegum" in other languages:
🇵🇹 goma de mascar
🇮🇳 बबलगम
🇩🇪 Kaugummi
🇮🇩 permen karet
🇺🇦 жувальна гумка
🇵🇱 guma do żucia
🇯🇵 バブルガム
🇫🇷 chewing-gum
🇪🇸 chicle
🇹🇷 sakız
🇰🇷 껌
🇸🇦 علكة
🇨🇿 žvýkačka
🇸🇰 žuvačka
🇨🇳 口香糖
🇸🇮 žvečilni gumi
🇮🇸 tyggjó
🇰🇿 челлен
🇬🇪 კონდიტერული წებოვანა
🇦🇿 qabartma saqqız
🇲🇽 chicle
Etymology
The word 'bubblegum' comes from the combination of two words: 'bubble' and 'gum'. 'Gum' refers to the chewy confection made from chicle and synthetic resins that has been enjoyed since ancient times. On the other hand, 'bubble' relates to the playful aspect of inflating the gum into a bubble. The first types of bubblegum were invented in the early 20th century, around the 1920s. Frank H. Fleer is credited with creating the first bubblegum commercially in 1928. His formula was initially too sticky and did not hold bubbles well. Later, in 1928, Walter Diemer, an accountant for Fleer's company, developed a more successful recipe that included less sticky ingredients and allowed bubbles to be blown easily. This invention led to the popularization of bubblegum, making it a staple in candy aisles.