double bubble
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Meaning · English
Overtime paid at twice the normal rate.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I feel you, man. But if you don't want the overtime, I'll work a double-bubble for you. Cool?
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).
Common questions
What does “double bubble” mean?
Overtime paid at twice the normal rate.
Is “double bubble” formal or informal?
double bubble is generally slang.