gumball
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A silly, laughable person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When he drinks too much he's a gumball.
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
The flashing lights on top of a police car.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gumball” mean?
A silly, laughable person.
Is “gumball” formal or informal?
gumball is generally slang.