popped the question

A form of pop the question — To propose marriage.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of pop the question
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APA

popped the question. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popped%20the%20question

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“popped the question.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popped%20the%20question. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “popped the question,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/popped%20the%20question.

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