Etymology

abubble

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Today it means: In a state of excitement, agitated activity, or motion. Full definition →

First used First attested in the 19ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From a- (“in such a state or condition”) + bubble.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the 19ᵗʰ century. In a state of excitement, agitated activity, or motion.
  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. Bubbling over with excitement.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.