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a small, hollow sphere of gas
a dome-shaped, often transparent covering or enclosure made of glass, plastic, or similar material
an unrealistic or impractical idea
a rapid trend of increase in prices that eventually leads to a collapse
(Cockney rhyming slang) a problematic situation or difficulty
What does "bubble" mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
The structure is a shortened form of "bubble and squeak" (a British dish of fried potatoes and cabbage), which rhymes with "Greek" (as in "it's all Greek to me," meaning unintelligible or confusing), then later shifting to mean trouble. It is used in Cockney rhyming slang (London, UK) to mean a problematic situation or difficulty, often in the phrase "bubble and squeak" shortened to "bubble." People typically say "You're in a bit of bubble" or "That's caused some bubble." The term originated in mid 20th century London rhyming slang, and remains in use, though it can be confusing due to multiple meanings of "bubble."
to produce or release bubbles of gas
to let gas escape from the stomach, typically as burping
to cause a substance to form bubbles
to rise or move upward in the form of bubbles
to flow or move with a continuous, gurgling noise
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