Meaning of the word popping in English

What does popping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

popping

US /ˈpɑpɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɒpɪŋ/

Verb

1.

making a short, sharp, explosive sound

Example:
The champagne cork went popping across the room.
The corn started popping in the hot oil.
2.

going somewhere quickly, suddenly, or briefly

Example:
I'm just popping out to the shop for a minute.
He kept popping his head around the corner to see if she was there.