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abubble

adjective abub·ble \ə-ˈbə-bəl\

Definition of ABUBBLE

1
:  being in the process of bubbling
2
:  being in a state of agitated activity or motion :  astir
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First Known Use of ABUBBLE

circa 1869

Related to ABUBBLE

Synonyms
aboil, alive, abuzz, animated, astir, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, lively, rousing, stirring, thriving, vibrant
Antonyms
asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

Rhymes with ABUBBLE

redouble, soap bubble, undouble

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