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

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt đến bề mặt; xuất hiện

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.