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poppin'

US/ˈpɑpɪn/

poppin' is the pronunciation spelling of popping.

Meaning of popping

Noun

popping (countable and uncountable, plural poppings)

  1. The act or sound of something that pops.
    • Poppings at various points along the spine may be noted, which may or may not have significance.1917, Ernest Eckford Tucker, Osteopathic Technique
  2. A style of funk dance involving rapid contractions and relaxations of the muscles to switch between poses.

Words formed from poppin'

Questions about poppin'

What is poppin' the pronunciation spelling of?
Poppin' is the pronunciation spelling of popping.
How do you pronounce poppin'?
Poppin' is pronounced /ˈpɑpɪn/ (US).

Words near poppin' in the dictionary

  1. poppied
  2. poppier
  3. poppies
  4. poppiest
  5. poppiite
  6. poppin'
  7. poppiness
  8. popping
  9. popping a cap in someone's ass
  10. popping a deuce
  11. popping a squat

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