Background for popping

popping

/ˈpɒpɪŋ/ /ˈpɑpɪŋ/

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.

Examples :

"The muskets popped away on all sides."

Illustration popping - Image 1

Illustration popping - Image 2

verb

To burst (something) with a popping sound.

Examples :

"The boy with the pin popped the balloon."

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

(with in, out, upon, etc.) To enter, or issue forth, with a quick, sudden movement; to move from place to place suddenly; to dart.

Examples :

"A rabbit popped out of the hole."

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To place (something) (somewhere); to move or position (something) with a short movement.

Examples :

"He popped his head around the door."

action position place

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

(often with over, round, along, etc.) To make a short trip or visit.

Examples :

""I'm just popping over to Sarah's house for a quick chat, then I'll be back." "

action communication way place

Illustration popping - Image 1

Illustration popping - Image 2

verb

To stand out; to be distinctive to the senses.

Examples :

"This colour really pops."

appearance sensation style quality

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To hit (something or someone).

Examples :

"He popped me on the nose."

action police military

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To shoot (usually somebody) with a firearm.

Examples :

"The robber popped the security guard with a pistol. "

weapon police military action

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

sex body physiology human action

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To remove (a data item) from the top of a stack.

Examples :

"The student popped the last problem from the stack of math exercises. "

computing technology item list function

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To remove a data item from the top of (a stack).

Examples :

"The program is popping the last item off the stack to process it. "

computing technology

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To pawn (something) (to raise money).

Examples :

"I had to pop my watch to see me through until pay-day."

finance business economy

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To swallow or consume (especially a tablet of a drug, sometimes extended to other small items such as sweets or candy).

Examples :

"She was feeling stressed before the exam, so she ended up popping a headache pill. "

medicine body action

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

To perform (a move or stunt) while riding a board or vehicle.

Examples :

"He was popping an ollie on his skateboard in the park after school. "

sport vehicle action entertainment

Illustration popping - Image 1

verb

(of the ears) To undergo equalization of pressure when the Eustachian tubes open.

Examples :

"My ears popped as the aeroplane began to ascend."

physiology medicine body sensation

Illustration popping - Image 1

noun

The act or sound of something that pops.

Examples :

"The child was delighted by the constant popping of the bubble wrap. "

sound action phenomena

Illustration popping - Image 1

noun

Examples :

"The dance competition featured several styles, including hip-hop, breakdancing, and popping. "

dance music entertainment