ポッピンアイ

Japanese

Etymology

Originally the brand name of a capsule toy made by manufacturer Cosmos circa 1980, later genericized and sold by multiple companies. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “wasei eigo?”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [po̞p̚ʲpʲiɰ̃ a̠i]

Noun

ポッピンアイ • (poppin ai) 

1. rubber popper jumping toy (rubber hemisphere as a toy)