popping
/ˈpɒpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: poppings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or sound of something that pops.
Noun
Examples
Poppings at various points along the spine may be noted, which may or may not have significance.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A style of funk dance involving rapid contractions and relaxations of the muscles to switch between poses.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “popping” mean?
The act or sound of something that pops.
Is “popping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.