bubbly

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adjective

bub·​bly ˈbə-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce bubbly (audio)
bubblier; bubbliest
1
: full of bubbles : effervescent sense 1
a bubbly bottle of pop
2
: cheerful and high-spirited : lively, vivacious
a bubbly personality
3
: resembling a bubble
a bubbly roof
bubbliness noun
a champagne's bubbliness
Kitty's bubbliness cut with a dose of acidic sarcasm continues to be comedy gold … Kevin Fallon

bubbly

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noun

Examples of bubbly in a Sentence

Adjective She is pretty, bubbly, and smart. offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust. Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022 As the piece tries to unpack why the bubbly actor with a southern drawl’s social media videos filmed and posted during the pandemic garnered him millions of new followers and fans, Jordan opened up about the origins of one such video. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2022
Noun
The drinks: Malling began with bubbly Italian Pétillant Naturel pecorino from Abruzzo to set the mood. Ellie Pithers, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024 Head to the simple yet stylish dining room or wander onto the patio and grab a spot by the fire pit for a three-course menu that starts with a bubbly toast. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2024 Wicked Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo share the screen in the bubbly first footage from Wicked. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024 Fort Bragg has a bubbly craft beer scene; head to The Pub at North Coast Brewing (get the fish and chips here, too), Tall Guy Brewing, and Overtime Brewing to try what the local brands are brewing. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 If the fruit is not cooked and bubbly, microwave on high for another 30 to 60 seconds. Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The prebiotic soda company is hiring Senior Soda Consultants to travel to 4 major cities this spring and summer and spread some bubbly joy as part of its Real Love Makes Us campaign. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024 For one, the show’s upbeat, bubbly song choice differed from other specialized dating shows like Indian Matchmaking and Love is Blind, Ivey adds. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2024 Newcomer Noelle, the bubbly Atlanta peach, joins the group with the Meow Girls. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bubbly was in 1568

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Cite this Entry

“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bubbly

adjective
bub·​bly
ˈbəb-(ə-)lē
bubblier; bubbliest
1
: full of bubbles
2
: showing lively good spirits

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