#1 bubbling s. [bubbly, foaming, foamy, frothy, effervescing, spumy] emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; "bubbling champagne"; "foamy (or frothy) beer". wn #2 bubbling s. [effervescent, frothy, scintillating, sparkly] marked by high spirits or excitement; "his fertile effervescent mind"; "scintillating personality"; "a row of sparkly cheerleaders". wn