popping

English

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɒpɪŋ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑpɪŋ/, [ˈpʰɑpɪ̈ŋ]
  • Rhymes: -ɒpɪŋ

Noun

popping (countable and uncountable, plural poppings)

  1. The act or sound of something that pops.
    • 1917, Ernest Eckford Tucker, Osteopathic Technique:
      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.

Derived terms

Verb

popping

  1. present participle and gerund of pop
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