RI/MA slang for a bubbler, a.k.a. water fountain (where you drink from, not to be confused with a water fountain you throw coins into at a mall; which is why we say bubbla cuz the watter bubbles out)
Man, I need a drink from the bubbla, my throat is dry.
Name used for what most would consider a water fountain, drinking fountain. This word is most commonly used around the Boston area. Grammatically it would be spelled Bubbler, but is pronounced by the users as bubblah since the 'r' sound is dropped.
Boston area resident: Yo, is there a bubbla around heeah?
Outsider: Bubbla? What the fuck are you talking about?
Boston area resident: What the fuck do you think I am talking about you fuckin tahd?
Outsider: I haven't the slightest fucking idea.
Boston area resident: You getting flip with me dipshit? I am going to kick your ass wicked hahd.