popped

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a loud, explosive sound by applying force to something, such as popcorn kernels in a pan.

  - "The sound of popping corn is quite pleasant."
  - "He popped the champagne cork with a loud bang."
  - "The balloon popped unexpectedly."
  - "The bubble in the champagne glass popped as I sipped it."

• Verb

  To come out of a container or enclosure with a loud noise, such as a blister or a zit.

  - "The blister on my finger popped and released a clear fluid."
  - "My pimple finally popped and I could breathe a sigh of relief."
  - "The balloon popped and deflated suddenly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with popped
hope , scope , mope , sope , scope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of popped that leads to same result
pop , pop the question , popped , popped the question , popping , popping the question , pops , pops the question , pop off , popped off , popping off , pops off , skin-pop , skin-popped , skin-popper , skin-poppers , skin-popping , skin-pops , pop on , popped on , popping on , pops on

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'poppan' means 'to burst'. The word has Germanic origins and is related to the Dutch word 'poppen' and the German word 'pflappen', which both mean 'to bubble up' or 'to boil'.

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Trivia

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1. Popcorn was first discovered by the Aztecs in Mexico around 3000 BC.

2. The sound of popping corn is caused by the moisture inside the kernel expanding and creating steam, which then causes the kernel to explode.

3. The world record for the most popcorn popped in three minutes is 4,925 popcorn kernels, which was achieved by Miki Sudo in 2012.

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Related Concepts

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1. Popcorn: A type of corn that pops when heated. It is a popular snack and is often eaten while watching movies or playing games.

2. Pop music: A genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the 1950s. It is characterized by its catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and simple lyrics.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the sound of popping is often associated with excitement, celebration, or relief. For example, the sound of popping champagne cans is a common symbol of celebration, while the sound of popping corn is a popular snack. In literature, the sound of popping is often used to create tension or suspense, such as in the opening of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

How to Memorize "popped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound and feeling of something popping. Imagine the loud noise and the sensation of pressure being released.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'popped' with the sound of something bursting or exploding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pop goes the weasel' to remember the past tense of the verb 'pop'.

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