popping Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
pop.
verb bulge outward
bulge; bug out; pop; come out; start; pop out; protrude; bulge out.
- His eyes popped
verb hit a pop-fly
pop.
- He popped out to shortstop
verb make a sharp explosive noise
pop.
- The cork of the champagne bottle popped
verb fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
pop.
- The soldiers were popping
verb cause to make a sharp explosive sound
pop.
- He popped the champagne bottle
verb appear suddenly or unexpectedly
pop up; crop up; pop.
- The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
- He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
verb put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
pop.
- pop the pizza into the microwave oven
- He popped the petit-four into his mouth
verb release suddenly
pop.
- pop the clutch
verb hit or strike
pop.
- He popped me on the head
verb drink down entirely
drink down; bolt down; pour down; pop; belt down; down; kill; toss off.
- He downed three martinis before dinner
- She killed a bottle of brandy that night
- They popped a few beer after work
verb take drugs, especially orally
pop.
- The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
verb cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
pop.
- The child popped the balloon
verb burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
pop.
- The balloon popped
- This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven