Meaning
To dance with a smooth, rolling, gyrating motion — and, more broadly, to party and enjoy oneself. When the crowd 'a bubble', everyone is moving easily and happily to the rhythm, hips and body rolling to the beat. Named for the churning, bubbling motion of the dance, the word is a fixture of dancehall, both a specific way of moving and a general word for being out and enjoying the vibe of a good session.
Examples
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Di gyal dem a bubble to di riddim.
The girls are grooving to the beat.
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Wi bubble all night at di party.
We danced and enjoyed ourselves all night.
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Bubble yuh waist, nuh.
Roll your waist, then.
Origin
From English 'bubble', evoking the smooth, rolling, upward motion of the dance.
How it’s used
Close to 'whine', but 'bubble' suggests a lighter, bouncier, all-over groove. Also used generally for having a good time.