bubble under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To remain beneath a level.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To be in the background or margins of a phenomenon.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be successful on a modest scale, without yet being fully established.
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bubble under” mean?
To remain beneath a level.
Is “bubble under” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.