noun
popping
PO-pihng
noun
1
The act or sound of something bursting or making short, sharp cracks.
"The popping of the fireworks kept the dog anxious all evening."
2
A street-dance style built on quick muscle contractions that create a jerky, robotic look.
"He learned popping and locking from online dance tutorials."
How to Use Popping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the sound/action of things bursting, or a funk-based dance style using sharp, snapping body movements.
Common pairings
popping and locking
the popping of corks
Word Forms
poppings plural
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The _____ of the fireworks kept the dog anxious all evening.