Crossword clues for Popping off:POPFizzy drinkPOPSBursts, as a balloonPOPBreak noisilyPOPFatherPOPSound heard going up a mountain, maybePOPPlay with, as Bubble WrapPOPSBoston __POPWord before art or musicPOP*Open noisilyPOPSodaPOPBurst openPOPThe old manPOPLoud, sudden noisePOPWeasel word?POPHousehold namePOPCork's soundPOPSMan of the housePOPSBand in BostonPOPWord before quiz or artPOPSDaddy-oPOPGrammy genrePOPSCarbonated quaffsPOPSFlies out to Barry Bonds, with "up"POPWeasel sound?POPFly out to Barry Bonds, with "up"POP___ the question (propose marriage)POPChampagne-opening soundPOPRice Krispies soundPOPMusical genrePOPBurst one's bubblePOPGrammy Awards categoryPOPSShort, sharp, explosive soundsPOPType of quizPOPSee 11-DownPOPWith 45-Across, students' unwelcome surprise ... or a hint to this puzzle's themePOP1960s-70s; funk, early hip-hopPOPSDadPOPSHouse party, for short?POPBursting soundPOPExplodePOPShort reportPOPSWhat his children called Fiedler?POPMainstreamPOP__ for (buy)POPSmall store co-owner?POP__-up (infielder's chance)POPVisit, with "in"POPMusic genrePOPSOrchestra that plays light classical musicPOPSBursts