Popping
/ˈpɑpɪŋ/ adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act or sound of something that pops. countable, uncountable
"Poppings at various points along the spine may be noted, which may or may not have significance."
- 2 a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork wordnet
- 3 A style of funk dance involving rapid contractions and relaxations of the muscles to switch between poses. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of pop form-of, gerund, participle, present
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"As the popping sound of the fireworks stopped, it suddenly became quiet around me. The smell of gunpowder somehow put me in a sentimental mood."