bubble up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To move upward in bubbles or in a way suggesting bubbles.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Di chuyển lên trên dưới dạng bong bóng hoặc giống như bong bóng
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The kid was fascinated by the air bubbling up from the aquarium vent.
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
Meaning · English
To reach the surface; to emerge.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bubble up” mean?
To move upward in bubbles or in a way suggesting bubbles.
Is “bubble up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.