popping

[ˈpɒpɪŋ]

popping Definition

  • 1making a sudden, sharp, explosive sound
  • 2a style of dance that involves quick contractions and relaxations of the muscles

Using popping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "popping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The balloon is popping.

  • Example

    The popcorn is popping in the microwave.

  • Example

    He is popping his fingers.

  • Example

    She is popping and locking to the beat.

popping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for popping

Phrases with popping

  • to ask someone to marry you

    Example

    He finally popped the question after dating her for five years.

  • pop one's clogs

    to die

    Example

    He popped his clogs at the age of 90.

  • to leave quickly or suddenly

    Example

    I have to pop off now, I have an appointment.

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Summary: popping in Brief

The term 'popping' [ˈpɒpɪŋ] refers to making a sudden, sharp, explosive sound or a style of dance that involves quick contractions and relaxations of the muscles. It can be used to describe the sound of a balloon or popcorn popping, or the action of popping one's fingers. In dance, it is often combined with locking, as in 'She is popping and locking to the beat.'