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Definition bubble in British English

bubble verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈbʌb(ə)l/
1

if liquid bubbles, bubbles form and move in it

Example

When the sauce starts to bubble, remove it from the heat.

Example

A pot of soup was bubbling away on the stove.

Synonyms and related words
atomise atomize bake
2

if something such as an emotion or violence bubbles away, it continues to exist but is not noticeable

Example

Violence is bubbling beneath the surface.

Synonyms and related words
go on go along persist
Definition bubble in British English