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past tense of pop
Synonyms & Antonyms of popped
1
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
- a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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- ballooned,
- burgeoned
- (also bourgeoned),
- mushroomed
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2
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
- the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash
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3
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
- popping popcorn over a campfire
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4
to strike with a missile from a gun
- went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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- pistoled
- (or pistolled),
- shotgunned
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