popping

/ˈpɒpɪŋ//ˈpɑpɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.

    The muskets popped away on all sides.
  2. 2

    To burst (something) with a popping sound.

    The boy with the pin popped the balloon.
  3. 3

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

    A rabbit popped out of the hole.
  4. 4

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

    He popped his head around the door.
  5. 5

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

    I'll pop by your place later today.
  6. 6

    To stand out; to be distinctive to the senses.

    This colour really pops.
  7. 7

    To hit (something or someone).

    He popped me on the nose.
  8. 8

    To shoot (usually somebody) with a firearm.

  9. 9

    To ejaculate.

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

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

  12. 12

    To pawn (something) (to raise money).

    I had to pop my watch to see me through until pay-day.
  13. 13

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

  14. 14

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

  15. 15

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

    My ears popped as the aeroplane began to ascend.

noun

  1. 1

    The act or sound of something that pops.

  2. 2

    A funk dance.

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