poppings
Quick explosive sounds
Poppings is the plural of popping—instances of making a short, sharp sound or sudden bursting.
The word appears in contexts involving repeated small explosions or snapping noises: the poppings of firecrackers in the distance, strange poppings from the engine.
It can also refer to multiple instances of the hip-hop dance style characterized by quick muscle contractions.
Sharp snapping noises
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
- burstingBreaking from internal pressure
- fizzingReleasing bubbles with sound
- sizzlingHissing from heat
popcorn · fireworks · bubbles · sparking · crackle · bang · explosions · sputtering
Heated grain that puffs
- puffed riceSteam-expanded cereal grain
- puffingLabored breathing, short bursts
- toastingBrowning by heat
- roastingCooking with dry heat
puffed wheat · rice cakes · kettle corn · hot oil · kernels · expansion · crispy · snack
Moving suddenly, swiftly
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- hoppingLeaping in succession
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
- leapingSpringing into air
springing · nipping · dashing · ducking · slipping · running · visits · errands
Coming into view
- appearingBecoming visible or present
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
- surfacingComing to the surface
- arisingComing into being
showing · manifesting · cropping up · materializing · turning up · coming up · springing · bubbling up
crackling
Sharp snapping noises
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
- burstingBreaking from internal pressure
- fizzingReleasing bubbles with sound
sizzling · popcorn · fireworks · bubbles · sparking · crackle · bang · explosions · sputtering · champagne
popcorn
Heated grain that puffs
- puffed riceSteam-expanded cereal grain
- puffingLabored breathing, short bursts
- toastingBrowning by heat
roasting · puffed wheat · rice cakes · kettle corn · hot oil · kernels · expansion · crispy · snack
darting
Moving suddenly, swiftly
leaping · springing · nipping · dashing · ducking · slipping · running · visits · errands · stepping out
emerging
Coming into view
arising · showing · manifesting · cropping up · materializing · turning up · coming up · springing · bubbling up · shooting up
- popping upAppearing suddenly, unexpectedly
- popping outSuddenly becoming visible
- popping inBrief casual visit
- popping the questionAsking someone to marry
- popping offBursting out abruptly
- eyes popping out