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pipping


Meanings
  • The act or sound of something bursting or popping.

    - "The popcorn was pipping hot."
    - "The champagne cork pipped as the bottle was opened."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pipping
tipping , ripping , tripping , slipping , hipping , dipping
Homophones
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  1. piping (sound or act of bursting or popping, as of popcorn or champagne), piping (act of heating or cooking food at a high temperature, as in piping hot soup or piping hot pizza), piping (act of painting or decorating a surface with designs, patterns, or colors), piping (act of installing or laying down pipes or tubes for the transportation of fluids or gases)


Variants
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pip , pipped , pipping , pips
Forms
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piping (sound or act of bursting or popping, as of popcorn or champagne), piping (act of heating or cooking food at a high temperature, as in piping hot soup or piping hot pizza), piping (act of painting or decorating a surface with designs, patterns, or colors), piping (act of installing or laying down pipes or tubes for the transportation of fluids or gases)


Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'pipian', meaning 'to make a noise, to burst or pop'.


Culture
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In various cultures, the sound or act of bursting or popping, as in popcorn or champagne, is often associated with celebration, joy, and excitement. For example, in Mexican culture, the sound of exploding firecrackers is a common element of many celebrations, such as New Year's Eve, the Day of the Dead, and various saints' days. In Chinese culture, the sound of popping popcorn is a popular snack during movie nights, as well as during festivals such as the Chinese Lantern Festival, when various kinds of lanterns, both large and small, are lit up and displayed in public parks and temples. In American culture, the sound of popping popcorn is a popular snack during movie nights and sporting events, as well as during various festivals and celebrations, such as the Fourth of July, when popcorn is often served along with other traditional American foods, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. In British culture, the sound of popping popcorn is a popular snack during movie nights and sporting events, as well as during various festivals and celebrations, such as Bonfire Night, when popcorn is often served along with other traditional British foods, such as toffee apples, parkin, and bonfire toffee.

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