popping

noun

A form of urban dance originating in California in the late 1970s, involving rhythmic contractions of the dancer’s muscles to accent the beat, usually performed to funk music.

noun

The act of smearing the face with white lead (ceruse).

a. & n. from pop.

See under Crease.

noun

A funk dance.

verb

Present participle of pop.

noun

a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork