Bubbling

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌbəl/

Bubbling (noun)

  1. a small ball of air or gas in a liquid
  2. a situation where prices rise quickly and then fall suddenly
  3. a thin layer of something that covers and protects

Examples

  • The soda fizzed with bubbles.
  • Bubbles formed on the surface of the soup.

Common collocations: soap bubbles, air bubbles, economic bubble, speculative bubble, bubble wrap

Bubbling (verb)

  1. to form small balls of air or gas in a liquid
  2. to move upwards with bubbles forming

Examples

  • The water began to bubble on the stove.
  • The mixture bubbled as it heated.

Synonyms of Bubbling

Neutral

Informal