gumball

English

Etymology

gum +‎ ball

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Noun

gumball (plural gumballs)

  1. Chewing gum sold as a ball usually coated with colored hard sugar.
    Remember those clear globe dispensers with gumballs for a penny?
  2. (slang) A silly, laughable person.
    Synonym: goofball
    When he drinks too much he's a gumball.
  3. (US, slang) The flashing lights on top of a police car.

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