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pop

pop

verb (used without object)

to make a short, quick, explosive sound.
POP

POP

abbreviation

proof-of-purchase.
pop.

pop.

abbreviation

popular.
p.o.p.

p.o.p.

abbreviation

point-of-purchase.
P.O.P.

P.O.P.

abbreviation

printout paper.

Synonyms

pop

¹ American

[pop] / pɒp /

verb (used without object)

to make a short, quick, explosive sound.

The cork popped.
to burst open with such a sound, as chestnuts or corn in roasting.
to come or go quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

She popped into the kitchen to check the stove.

Synonyms:

burst, appear
to protrude from the sockets.

The news made her eyes pop.
Baseball.
1. to hit a pop fly (often followed byup ).
2. to pop out.
Informal. to be bright or prominent, especially as against something less distinctive.

I love how the colors pop against the neutral walls.
to shoot with a firearm.

to pop at a mark.

verb (used with object)

to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound.
to cause to burst open with such a sound.
to open suddenly or violently.

to pop the hood on a car; to pop the tab on a beer can.
to put or thrust quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

He popped the muffins into the oven.
Informal. to cause to fire; discharge.

He popped his rifle at the bird.
to shoot (usually followed by at, off, etc.).

He popped off bottles with a slingshot.
British Slang. to pawn.
Informal.
1. to take or swallow (pills), especially in excess or habitually; take orally in a compulsive or addictive way.
  
  Popping all those pills will land him in the hospital.
2. to eat in a continual or thoughtless manner, as snack foods.
  
  popping peanuts at the movies.

noun

a short, quick, explosive sound.
a popping.
a shot with a firearm.
Informal. soda pop.
a drink or portion of an alcoholic beverage, as a drink of whiskey or a glass of beer.

We had a couple of pops on the way home.
Baseball. pop fly.
Informal. a bright or prominent burst of something.

Citrus can add a pop of flavor.

adverb

with an explosive sound.

The balloon went pop.
quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

Pop, the door flew open!

adjective

Informal. unexpected; without prior warning or announcement.

The teacher gave us a pop quiz.

verb phrase

pop out to be put out by hitting a pop fly caught on the fly by a player on the opposing team.
pop in. see pop-in.
pop for to pay or buy for oneself or another, especially as a gift or treat; spring for.

I'll pop for the first round of drinks.
pop up to hit a pop fly.
pop off
1. to die, especially suddenly.
2. to depart, especially abruptly.
3. to express oneself volubly or excitedly and sometimes irately or indiscreetly.
  
  He popped off about the injustice of the verdict.

idioms

a pop, each; apiece.

five orchids at $30 a pop.
pop the question, to propose marriage.

They dated for two years before he popped the question.

pop ² American

[pop] / pɒp /

adjective

of or relating to songs that are produced for and popular with mass audiences.

She studied classical music in school, but found a career writing pop songs.
being or relating to a broad genre of music characterized by being highly accessible and commercial, frequently changing sound according to what musical styles are trendy, and often having repetitive lyrics and simple rhythms that are easy to dance to.

She was originally a country singer, but her music has gradually swung toward a more pop sound.
of or relating to pop art.
reflecting or aimed at the tastes of the general public.

pop culture;
pop novels;
pop psychology.

noun

music that is produced for and popular with mass audiences.

It's the first time she's sung pop, as she usually performs opera.
a broad genre of music characterized by being highly accessible and commercial, frequently changing sound according to what musical styles are trendy, and often having repetitive lyrics and simple rhythms that are easy to dance to (often used in combination).

The album's instrumentation mixes the sounds of soul, R&B, and pop.
Here's our list of the top pop rock albums of the year.
pop art.

pop ³ American

[pop] / pɒp /

Also pops

noun

Informal.

father.

pop ⁴ American

[pop] / pɒp /

noun

a frozen ice or ice-cream confection on a stick.

Two lemon pops, please.

POP ⁵ American

[pee-oh-pee, pop] / ˈpiˈoʊˈpi, pɒp /

abbreviation

proof-of-purchase.
Computers. Post Office Protocol.

pop. ⁶ American

abbreviation

popular.
popularly.
population.

p.o.p. ⁷ American

abbreviation

point-of-purchase.

P.O.P. ⁸ American

abbreviation

printout paper.
point-of-purchase.

pop ¹ British

/ pɒp /