How do you use "Bubble" in a sentence?

The restaurant's run by bubbles. He's a bubble and squeak. Bubble food tonight?

Bubble

Q: What does "Bubble" mean?

Greek (person). Bubble and squeak (a dish of fried leftover vegetables) rhymes with Greek. 'He's a bubble' means he's Greek.

Slang Term British ★★☆☆☆ Uncommon Casual

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Meaning: Greek (person).

希腊人。

Griego (persona).

ギリシャ人。

남은 채소, 특히 감자와 양배추를 볶은 요리 (영국)

Bubble and squeak (a dish of fried leftover vegetables) rhymes with Greek. 'He's a bubble' means he's Greek.

'Bubble and squeak（一道用剩余蔬菜煎炒的菜）'与'Greek（希腊人）'押韵。'He's a bubble'意思是'他是希腊人'。

'Bubble and squeak' (un plato de verduras sobrantes fritas) rima con 'Greek' (griego). 'He's a bubble' significa que es griego.

「バブル・アンド・スクイーク（残り物の野菜を炒めた料理）」は「グリーク（Greek＝ギリシャ人）」と韻を踏みます。「He's a bubble」は「彼はギリシャ人だ」という意味です。

남은 채소(감자, 양배추)를 함께 볶아 만드는 영국 전통 요리. 이름은 조리할 때 나는 소리에서 유래.

Examples

The restaurant's run by bubbles.
这家餐厅是希腊人开的。
El restaurante lo llevan griegos.
あのレストランはギリシャ人が経営している。
그 레스토랑은 그리스 사람이 운영해.
He's a bubble and squeak.
他是希腊人。
Él es griego.
彼はギリシャ人だ。
그는 그리스 사람이야.
Bubble food tonight?
今晚吃希腊菜？
¿Comida griega esta noche?
今夜はギリシャ料理？
오늘 밤 그리스 음식 먹을까?

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌbəl/

Usage Guide

Context: nationality, restaurants, food

Tone: casual

✓ Do Say

Bubble
泡泡——指希腊人
griego
バブル — ギリシャ人
버블 앤 스퀵.
Bubble and squeak
泡泡和吱吱声——指希腊人
griego
バブル・アンド・スクイーク
버블.

✗ Don't Say

Can be considered offensive by some
有些人可能会觉得冒犯
Algunas personas pueden considerarlo ofensivo
不快に感じる人もいる
전통 가정 요리

Common Mistakes

Named after the dish
Use with care—national stereotyping

Origin & History

Bubble and squeak, a dish made from leftover vegetables, rhymes with Greek. Used for Greek people or Greek restaurants/food.

Etymology: Bubble and squeak rhymes with Greek

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: Older generations

Social background: Working class origins

Pop culture: Cockney culture

Regional notes: British, use with care.

Variations

BubbleBubble and squeak