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finger-popping en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (figuratively, qualifier:jazz) Characterized by a strong or lively beat.

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more finger-popping Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most finger-popping Degree=Sup lexicographic

finger-popping en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (countable, qualifier:jazz, uncountable) The act or practice of clicking one's fingers in time to mark a beat.
    • finger poppings and rhythmic hand slappings, perhaps with West African origins, that could take several minutes to complete and a good deal longer when two groups of blacks met. 1973, Khymme Kyongae (publisher), Black Times, volumes 3-4, page 12:

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finger-poppings Number=Plur lexicographic

finger-popping en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of finger-pop
    form of finger-pop