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  • present participle of gallop.
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galloping

American  
[gal-uh-ping] / ˈgæl ə pɪŋ /

adjective

  1. at a gallop; running or moving quickly.

  2. progressing rapidly to some conclusion, as a disease.

    galloping pneumonia.

  3. growing or spreading rapidly.

    galloping inflation.


galloping British  
/ ˈɡæləpɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) progressing at or as if at a gallop

    galloping consumption

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of galloping

First recorded in 1595–1605; gallop + -ing 2

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To be sure, it is possible that earnings could continue galloping higher for the next few years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

A video tour of the sanctuary posted in 2023 showed horses grazing and galloping across a vast expanse of the 40-acre property in Julian and a cattery where felines lounged in cat condos.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

Micron shares have been on an absurd hot streak, galloping 53% higher in April and advancing another 24% so far in May.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

The list of wonders begins with the Quiet Storm: the handbuilt 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, summoning 577 ghostly horses with soft-soled trainers on their hooves, galloping across the countryside and destroying driving records.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

Louis took Maybeth by the hand and led her in a galloping dance up and down the beach.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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