minibubble en · NOUN
Etymology
From mini- + bubble.
Meanings
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A minor bubble.
"I think this is a minibubble reflecting hysterical buying by speculators, who are fearful that we will embark on some sort of adventure in Iran and destabilize oil sources in the region," Mr. Metz said.
2007 December 2, J. Alex Tarquinio, “From the Heights of $100 Oil, Most Stocks Look Vulnerable”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minibubbles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |