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pop-top

American

[pop-top] / ˈpɒpˌtɒp /

adjective

(of a can) having a top with a tab or ring that when pulled up or off exposes a precut hole or peels off the entire lid.

noun

Also pop top a can having such a top.

drinking beer from a pop-top.
the top itself.
the tab or ring fastener, especially when removed from such a can.

a vest made entirely of pop-tops.

Etymology

Origin of pop-top

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“I Never Loved a Man” topped the R&B chart and made the pop top 10 early in 1967 and was followed by four more top 10 singles, peaking with the No. 1 “Respect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2018

“The Middle,” Maren Morris’ single with EDM producer Zedd and the duo Grey, is in the pop top 10 and could go to No. 1.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2018

Put on film in MGM’s Neptune’s Daughter, the song sent four different interpretations into the pop top 20 in 1949, including this bantering delight by Ella and jump-blues bandleader Jordan.

From Time • Oct. 24, 2011

Ke$ha — from band geek to life of the party Blake Shelton ready to pop top on 2nd 'six pak' Newsweek: New Bun B album spurs hip-hop debate Are you lonesome tonight?

From Newsweek • Aug. 13, 2010

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