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.

Bubbla by Eric July 19, 2004

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bubbla

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.

bubbla by whycomes November 7, 2013

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bubbla

Drinking fountain. The word is predominantly used in parts of the upper Midwest, Rhode Island, and Australia. It is said that in a couple of places that the usage may be related to the Wisconsin-based manufacturer, Kohler, which marketed a fountain under the Bubbler name around 1914.

Within New England, "bubbla" is used most in the State of rhode island, but because of the state's close proximity to Mass, many residents of Mass may also be familiar with the term.

Teacher: Why were you wait for class?
Student: Sorry, i stopped for a drink from the bubbla.

bubbla by The Bucketer April 21, 2006

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bubbala

A term of endearment in the Yiddish language. Bubby is an accepted alternative. Used primarily in places where there's a high concentration of Jews like in New York City.

Good to see you bubbala.

bubbala by Carl Gelbart August 6, 2007

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