adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In a state of excitement, agitated activity, or motion. not-comparable

   "After they had sat down, the party remained abubble until the speaker rose."

2. 2
   Bubbling. not-comparable

   "The sour mash was abubble."

Adverb

1. 1
   Bubbling over with excitement. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bubblesomebubbliciousbubblyebullienteffervescentgassy

Example

More examples

"After they had sat down, the party remained abubble until the speaker rose."

Etymology

From a- (“in such a state or condition”) + bubble.

Related phrases

in bubble

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