popping
/ˈpɒpɪŋ/
Meanings
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The sound or sensation caused by something exploding or popping open, such as a balloon, a bottle of soda, or a firework.
- "The popping sound of the champagne cork."
- "The satisfying pop of a ripe cherry."
- "The loud and explosive pop of a firework."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with poppingpopping , stopping , loping , doping , groping , roping
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
popping () : The sound or sensation caused by something exploding or popping open, such as a balloon, a bottle of soda, or a firework.
Variants
List of all variants of popping that leads to same resultpop , pop the question , popped , popped the question , popping , popping the question , pops , pops the question , eye-popping , eyepopper , eyepoppers , 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
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'popping' is derived from the Old English word 'poppan', which means 'to burst forth', 'to explode', or 'to pop'. This word is related to the Old English words 'poppa', meaning 'popped corn', and 'poppe', meaning 'popped bean'. These words are also related to the Old English word 'pophio', meaning 'a popgun', and the Old English word 'pope', meaning 'a puff of wind', or 'a burst of flame'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
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How to Memorize "popping"
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visualize
- Imagine a red balloon being filled with helium. Hear the soft and gentle popping sound as the balloon finally releases all the air inside it.
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associate
- Think of the delicious and satisfying popping sound of popcorn being popped in a pan on the stove. Imagine the warm and buttery smell of the freshly popped popcorn filling the room.
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mnemonics
- Use the following mnemonic to remember the different definitions of the word 'popping': Popping: The Sound of Something Exploding or Popping Open. Definition 1: The sound of a balloon being filled with helium and finally releasing all the air inside it. Definition 2: The sound of a cork being pulled out of a bottle of champagne or wine. Definition 3: The sound of a firework being ignited and exploding in a burst of light, sound, and color. Definition 4: The sound of a popcorn kernel popping in a hot pan on the stove.
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