popping

Making sharp sounds

Popping describes the action or sound of small explosions or sharp bursts: popping corn, popping sounds from the engine.

It covers quick movements in and out: popping into the store, popping by for a visit.

Eyes can be popping with surprise or intensity.

In dance, popping is a style involving sharp, rhythmic muscle contractions.

Something popping is also vibrant or exciting: The colors are really popping.

dance

locking

Fixing firmly in position

wave · hit · isolation · funk · tutting · animation · freestyle · groove · beat · bounce

sound

snap

Sudden sharp sound

click · ping · bubble-wrap · firecracker · knuckle · bubblegum · cap-gun · cork · champagne · balloon

bursting

burst

Break apart suddenly

snap · crack · split · perforate · pierce · prick · deflate · balloon · bubble · blister

lively

energetic

Having much vigor

upbeat · spirited · animated · vibrant · zippy · perky · effervescent · sprightly · dynamic · exuberant

vivid

bright

Emitting or reflecting light

  • vibrantFull of life, intensity
  • boldCourageous and daring
  • vividIntensely clear and bright

striking · eye-catching · saturated · neon · colorful · dazzling · loud · intense · fluorescent · electric

skating

axel

Rotating ice leap

  • lutzBackward-edge skating jump
  • salchowFigure skating jump
  • flipQuick turning motion

spiral · camel · quad · triple · double · loop · pairs · bracket · rocker · Mohawk

trendy

popular

Widely admired by many

hip · in-demand · viral · trending · current · fashionable · cool · fresh · stylish · mainstream

Categories
Opposites
sound quality

poppingsusurration

Soft whispering noise

humming · droning · murmuring · buzzing · continuous tone

sound intensity

poppingsilent

Producing no sound

quiet · muted · hushed · soft · low

activity/liveliness

poppingdead

No longer alive

dying · dull · lifeless · boring · stale

Phrases
Family

pop, popcorn, poppy, pops, popped, popper, poppers, unpopped

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G