BUBBLE

What Does BUBBLE Mean in a Text?

Terms Used by Drug Dealers and Users

We have over 200 terms in our glossary of drug-related terms. Some of these terms are meant to be amusing, some are meant to be descriptive, and some are meant to be "cool." They all have one thing in common though: they all mask the true nature of the texts they feature in. Here is the one you care about:

BUBBLE is a slang term used widely to refer to interest groups defined by algorithms. In drugs related chat, BUBBLE is also used to refer to any illegal stid form.

Algorithmically Defined Group

BUBBLE (or FILTER BUBBLE) is a slang term used to refer to groups of people who are determined by internet and social media algorithms to share the same interests. These algorithms note articles and themes that are popular with users and automatically present content that matches each user's perceived interests and biases. The process of placing users in a BUBBLE is done completely automatically, without their knowledge or consent.

Powdered Illegal Stimulants

In drugs related chat, BUBBLE originally referred specifically to the drug mephedrone. However, the term is now widely used to refer to any synthetic stimulant in powdered form.

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When I write BUBBLE, I mean this:

"Algorithmically Defined Group"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of BUBBLE

"Algorithmically Defined Group" is, by far, the most common meaning for BUBBLE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.) as well as in mainstream use.