boba

/ˈboʊbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, chewy ball of tapioca starch used in the traditional tea drinks of Taiwan, typically served with milk tea.

“She ordered a large boba milk tea with coconut jelly.”

2. noun

A bubble or air pocket in a liquid, such as soda water.

“The boba in the soda bottle had formed a large air pocket at the top.”

3. verb

To form bubbles or air pockets in a liquid.

“The boba in the soda bottle had bubbled up to the surface.”

Synonyms

  • bubble
  • pearl

Antonyms

  • flat
  • solid