Difficult to define but very simple to identify when heard, bubbling is a style of rhythm guitar playing where the index finger is used to bar two or more strings on one fret while the remaining fingers are used to play other notes, usually in a triplet-like form, to enhance the chord. The thumb is sometimes used over the top of the neck to play a bass note. Bubbling is a style essentially invented and beat to shit by Jimi Hendrix, but can be heard in the work of Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers, Warren Haynes of the Allman Bros. and Govt. Mule, John Mayer, and many other players. Bubbling is a type of playing that bridges the gap between rhythm and lead.
by The Clamguy December 5, 2010
by Nugfets September 19, 2019
verb referring to someone texting back on an iphone or other smartphone with the speech bubble showing a text in progress, especially if it is a long awaited text
by chester3501 November 8, 2014
I was bubbling mate! having a good time with plenty of laughter.Can be associated with being stoned and finding everything funny.
by Jonathan Cracknell October 27, 2007
by de em September 13, 2007
At risk. In peril.
Most often used to describe someone or something that may be cut from scope or removed from the group.
Most often used to describe someone or something that may be cut from scope or removed from the group.
"We need 5 people for the team. We have already chosen 4 and so the remaining 6 of the applicants are on the bubble."
by Missy S April 3, 2006
by InfluentialOne April 3, 2021