Popping

//ˈpɑpɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork wordnet
  3. 3
    A style of funk dance involving rapid contractions and relaxations of the muscles to switch between poses. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of pop form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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bagbangbangingblastingboosterbursting

Example

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"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."

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