Popping

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑpɪŋ/

Definitions of popping

verb to make a short, quick, explosive sound; to burst open or cause to burst open with a sharp sound

Example Sentences

A1 The popcorn is popping in the microwave.

A2 I heard a loud noise and saw a balloon popping.

B1 The kids were excited to see the bubbles popping as they ran through the yard.

B2 The champagne cork popped loudly as we celebrated the new year.

C1 The singer's voice was so powerful that it seemed to be popping out of the speakers.

C2 The fireworks display was spectacular, with bursts of color popping in the sky.

Examples of popping in a Sentence

formal The sound of popcorn popping in the microwave filled the kitchen.

informal I heard the balloons popping at the party last night.

slang She's always popping off about something, it's annoying.

figurative Ideas were popping into her head left and right as she brainstormed for the project.

Grammatical Forms of popping

• past tense: popped
• plural: poppings
• comparative: more popping
• superlative: most popping
• present tense: pop
• future tense: will pop
• perfect tense: have popped
• continuous tense: is popping
• singular: popping
• positive degree: popping
• infinitive: to pop
• gerund: popping
• participle: popped

Origin and Evolution of popping

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'popping' originated as a colloquial term derived from the English word 'pop' which imitates the sound of a small explosion or burst.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a sudden, sharp sound, 'popping' evolved to also refer to actions or movements that are sudden, quick, or explosive in nature. Over time, it has been adopted in various contexts such as music, dance, and cooking to describe lively, rhythmic movements or actions.