Definition of "gumball" [gum•ball]

• A small ball of chewing gum with a colored sugar coating. (noun)

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• "The Homies -- tiny LA Chicano gangsta figurines sold in gumball machines -- are drawing fire from the LAPD, who want their sale discontinued on the grounds tha they provide a poor role model for Hispanic children."
• "You will not come across manufacturers of several different types of vending machines, such as gumball machines and drink machines."
• "(One of my favorite) Use the vacuum and find items in the vacuum (some things are not worth money such as gumball, eraser, etc.) (things that are worth a LOT are glowing rock, golf ball"