thought bubble
A 'thought bubble' is a visual tool in comics and cartoons to depict a character's internal thoughts or ideas.
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Definition
B2Comics
(technical)A cloud-shaped outline containing words that shows what a character is thinking.
Example
- In the comic, the superhero's plan was revealed through a thought bubble.
C1General
(metaphorical)A person's private thoughts or ideas that are not expressed aloud.
Example
- She kept her doubts in her thought bubble, not wanting to worry anyone.
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