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popcorn

pop·corn

UK/ˈpɒp.kɔːn/ US/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ fairly common

noun

1.

corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat

Synonyms
2.

small kernels of corn exploded by heat

Origin

Short for popped corn. By surface analysis, pop + corn.

Phrases

  • cave popcorn
  • grab the popcorn
  • piss in the popcorn
  • popcorn ceiling
  • popcorn chicken
  • popcorn effect
  • popcorn film
  • popcorn flower

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