popping
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈpɒpɪŋ//
- United States//ˈpɑpɪŋ//
- United States/[ˈpʰɑpɪ̈ŋ]/
The act or sound of something that pops.
noun
- 1
The act or sound of something that pops.
Poppings at various points along the spine may be noted, which may or may not have significance.
- 2
A style of funk dance involving rapid contractions and relaxations of the muscles to switch between poses.
verb
- 1
Also a form of poppresent participle and gerund of pop
Forms
- plural
- poppings
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popping · The act or sound of something that pops.
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