Phrase guide

bubble over

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be very enthusiastic, or highly excited.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • She was bubbling over with laughter as she ran into the room.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

overflow with a certain feeling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The children bubbled over with joy
  • My boss was bubbling over with anger

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overflow, spill over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: seethe, boil

History

Etymology

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