Burst your bubble

To burst someone's bubble is to reveal something to them that they were unaware or ignorant of, often in the form of bad news. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be something negative (see example 2).

Example 1: Sorry to burst your bubble, but your "perfect" girlfriend is cheating on you with Dave.

Example 2: Sorry to burst your bubble, but pearls are not formed from compressed coal. You're thinking of diamonds.

by Ark-7 November 11, 2012

economic bubble

A phenomenon in economics in which too much loose cash finds its way into an area of the market, e.g., stocks, housing, dot-com, etc., resulting in a buying frenzy that leads to wildly inflated prices. Economic activity in those areas affected is not sustainable in the long run, so large numbers of late investors eventually go bankrupt.

We were warned of an economic bubble, but bought high-priced shares anyway thinking we could unload them on some poor sap before the bubble burst. Boy, were we wrong!

by Joe Rodolico February 12, 2007

bubbet

A term for a slightly silly person. It can be used in a somewhat derogatory context (i.e. you silly bubbet). However, its usage has a more affectionate connotation than bub.

All them silly bubbets doesn't know nothin'.

by HappyBubbet January 13, 2011

warwick bubble

The imaginary bubble that exists around the campus of warwick university. It is well known for students to go an entire term without leaving the bubble, particularly if they live on campus.

What? The prime minister was assassinated? I didn't know, i've been in the warwick bubble.

by Warwick Student! October 2, 2009

princess bubblegum

A recurring character from Adventure Time. Her full name is Princess Bonnibel Bubblegum. She first appeared in the pilot episode of Adventure Time. She is the ruler of the Candy Kingdom and is essentially a mutated piece of bubblegum. She is also referred to as PB,Peebles,P-Bubs or Bonnie in the cartoon.

"Princess Bubblegum is from Adventure Time"

by TentacleAuxiliatrix January 5, 2014

bubble bro

Someone whose online algorithm is similar to yours, consistently giving you the same recommended content.

"Dude did you see that dude eating a $150k banana in an art gallery?"

- "Yeah dude! Twas in my feed!"

"Bubble bro."

- "Bubble bro."

by futuristicSpaceDog December 8, 2019

farmland bubble

A situation in which farmland prices skyrocket due to speculation in the futures market in one or more crops. Asset bubbles form when too much money finds its way into one area of the market. The bubble is considered to be excessive, and, therefore, not sustainable in the long run.

Farmers are planting more and more corn, because the demand for ethanol is creating a farmland bubble by raising the value of their land to previously unheard of heights.

by Joe Rodolico April 11, 2007