bubblegum

bubblegum
/bub"euhl gum'/, n.
1. a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles through the lips.
2. Slang. light rock-'n'-roll music characterized by simple, repetitive phrasing and lyrics.
[1935-40; BUBBLE + GUM]

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