popping

• Utilisé en anglais américain informel pour décrire quelque chose de vivant, excitant ou visuellement éclatant.

Used in informal American English to describe something that is lively, exciting, or visually striking.

1. Very lively or excitingB2slangamerican

   Describes a place, event, or atmosphere that is full of energy, activity, and excitement.

   très animé, plein d'énergie

   • The party was really popping last night.
   • This club is always popping on weekends.
   • The concert was popping with energy and great music.

   Synonymesbuzzingenergeticjumpinglivelivelyrockingswingingvibrant

   Antonymesdeaddulllifeless

2. Visually striking or prominentB2slangamerican

   Describes something that stands out or is very noticeable, often used for colors or fashion.

   qui ressort, voyant

   • Her outfit is popping with bright neon colors.
   • The graffiti on that wall is really popping.
   • His sneakers are popping with a unique design.

   Synonymesboldbrightconspicuouseye-catchingflashynoticeablestrikingvibrantvivid

   Antonymesdrabdullfadedinconspicuousmutedplainsubdued

• Nom désignant l'action ou le bruit produit quand quelque chose éclate, explose ou fait un bruit soudain et sec.

A noun referring to the action or sound of something bursting, exploding, or making a sudden sharp noise.

indénombrable

1. Sound of a small explosionB1informal

   A sudden, sharp, explosive sound, like that of a cork or a small firecracker.

   bruit sec d'une petite explosion

   • The popping of the balloons scared the little girl.
   • We heard the popping of fireworks in the distance.
   • The popcorn started popping in the microwave.

   Synonymesburstcrackpopreportsnap

2. Dance styleB2informal

   A style of street dance characterized by quick, jerky movements and contractions of the body.

   Popping

   • He is a master of popping and locking.
   • The dance competition featured an amazing popping routine.
   • She learned popping from watching online tutorials.

• Verbe désignant un bruit soudain et sec, une action rapide ou une apparition inattendue, comme un éclatement, un mouvement brusque ou surgir de nulle part.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp sound or action, such as bursting, moving quickly, or appearing suddenly.

1. Make a sudden explosive soundA2informal

   To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.

   Faire un bruit sec et soudain

   • The balloon popped when I touched it.
   • The cork popped out of the champagne bottle.
   • I heard a loud pop from the engine.

   Synonymesbangburstcrackexplodesnap

2. Go somewhere quicklyA2informal

   To go to a place for a short time, often suddenly or quickly.

   passer rapidement

   • I need to pop to the shop for some milk.
   • She popped into the office to grab her keys.
   • He popped out for a quick coffee break.

   Synonymesbobdashduckniprunslipstep

3. Put something quicklyB1informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   poser rapidement

   • She popped the letter into her bag.
   • He popped the pizza in the oven.
   • I'll just pop this book on the shelf.

   Synonymesdumpplopplunkshoveslapstickthrowtoss

4. Appear suddenlyB1informal

   To appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

   Apparaître soudainement

   • A new idea popped into my head.
   • The question popped up during the meeting.
   • Her name keeps popping up in conversations.

   Synonymesappeararisecrop upemergematerializeshow upspring upsurfaceturn up

   Antonymesdisappearvanish

Variantes phrasalpop inpop offpop outpop up