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abubble

|a-bub-ble|

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/əˈbʌbəl/

bubbling with excitement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abubble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bubblen,' where 'bubblen' meant 'to bubble.'

Historical Evolution

'bubblen' transformed into the modern English word 'bubble,' and eventually became the adjective 'abubble' to describe a state of bubbling or excitement.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bubble,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full of excitement or activity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

full of excitement or activity; bubbling with enthusiasm.

The room was abubble with anticipation before the concert started.

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Last updated: 2025/04/09 07:21