Bibble
noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A bit. uncommon
"She burst into his studio one afternoon as the light failed, in disarray, a tear freezing on her cheek, her lips trembling and a little bibble of moisture working back and forth in her nostril as she breathed."
- 2 A species of Australian tree, the forest red gum, glossy-leaved box, or shiny-leaved box, Eucalyptus tereticornis. uncommon
""Bibble Box," " Broad-leaf Box," or " Peppermint Box." Useful for fencing purposes, &c. Strong and durable. Habitat, open forests and low flats. Plentiful in some localities. Flowering period varies."
- 1 To eat and/or drink noisily.
- 2 To worry. colloquial
""Foxes have holes,' Uncle Abner," said Daisy, " 'and the birds of the air have nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.' Why should we worry when we have such a bully place as this tent?" "Ish ka bibble," said the Reverend Frank. "Well," said I, "about the time the mosquitoes begin to come out of the marsh, you'll begin to bibble.""
- 3 To tipple. intransitive
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More examples""Foxes have holes,' Uncle Abner," said Daisy, " 'and the birds of the air have nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.' Why should we worry when we have such a bully place as this tent?" "Ish ka bibble," said the Reverend Frank. "Well," said I, "about the time the mosquitoes begin to come out of the marsh, you'll begin to bibble.""
Etymology
From Middle English bibben (whence bib; see there for more) + -le.
A false Yiddishism, based on no actual attested Yiddish.
Compare Staffordshire dialectal bibble (pebble).
Corruption of the aboriginal name "bimbil" for certain species of Eucalyptus.
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