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pop-in

[ pop-in ]
/ ˈpɒpˌɪn /
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adjective
noun
a pop-in item, visit, event, or venue: The café is a fun, casual spot, great for a pop-in after work with friends.
Digital Technology. (in video games) the tendency of objects, textures, lighting, or game geometry to pop into existence or into higher resolution after a delay in rendering, instead of loading with the rest of the environment or scene (often used attributively): Despite some pop-in issues, the views in this game are often quite lovely.
verb phrase pop in [pop-in] /ˈpɒp ˈɪn/ .
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Origin of pop-in

First recorded in 1835–45; adjective use of verb phrase pop in
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