popping
popping Lexical Profile
popping Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Making or characterized by a series of short, sharp, explosive sounds.
"The children gathered around the campfire, listening to the popping sparks of the dry pine wood."
Bulging outward prominently, or visually striking and vivid in color or design.
"The graphic designer chose a bright yellow border to give the poster a popping visual contrast."
Lively, exciting, fashionable, or thriving with activity (informal).
"The new downtown café was already popping with students and local artists on its opening night."
• noun
The action or sound of something bursting or making a short, sharp, explosive noise.
"The sudden popping of balloons startled the guests at the birthday party."
A street and funk dance style originating in California in the 1970s, based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body.
"The choreography combined elements of locking and popping to create a sharp, robotic routine."