pop
1to 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.
to protrude from the sockets: The news made her eyes pop.
Baseball.
to hit a pop fly (often followed by up).
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.
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.
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.
to eat in a continual or thoughtless manner, as snack foods: popping peanuts at the movies.
a short, quick, explosive sound.
a popping.
with an explosive sound: The balloon went pop.
quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly: Pop, the door flew open!
Informal. unexpected; without prior warning or announcement: The teacher gave us a pop quiz.
pop for, Informal. 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 in. See entry at pop-in.
pop off, Informal.
to die, especially suddenly.
to depart, especially abruptly.
to express oneself volubly or excitedly and sometimes irately or indiscreetly: He popped off about the injustice of the verdict.
pop out, Baseball. to be put out by hitting a pop fly caught on the fly by a player on the opposing team.
pop up, Baseball. to hit a pop fly.
Idioms about pop
a pop, Slang. each; apiece: five orchids at $30 a pop.
pop the question, Informal. to propose marriage: They dated for two years before he popped the question.
Origin of pop
1regional variation note For pop
Other words for pop
Other definitions for pop (2 of 8)
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.
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.
Origin of pop
2Other definitions for pop (3 of 8)
Origin of pop
3- Also pops [pops] /pɒps/ .
Other definitions for pop (4 of 8)
a frozen ice or ice-cream confection on a stick: Two lemon pops, please.
Origin of pop
4Other definitions for POP (5 of 8)
Computers. Post Office Protocol.
Other definitions for pop. (6 of 8)
popular.
popularly.
population.
Other definitions for p.o.p. (7 of 8)
point-of-purchase.
Other definitions for P.O.P. (8 of 8)
point-of-purchase.
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How to use pop in a sentence
Ferry had remodeled himself into a yawning, Gatsbyesque Lothario, and in Roxy Music’s final album, 1982’s “Avalon,” sophisti-pop’s aesthetic lodestar.
Almost anarchy: The Style Council and the smooth sounds of sophisti-pop | Mina Tavakoli | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostIn short, it’s not as effective as the tests that many clinics and pop-up centers are offering to the public.
The FDA just okayed a rapid at-home COVID test—but it won’t work for everyone | Tara Santora | November 20, 2020 | Popular-ScienceBut, barring any weirdness that pops up down the line, the MacBook Air is a rather amazing start to Apple’s new generation of Macs.
Apple’s M1 chip makes the new MacBook Air shockingly good | Stan Horaczek | November 18, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIn New Orleans, he partnered with David West and Tyson Chandler, helping turn the former into one of the league’s best pick-and-pop threats and the latter into one of its premier dive men.
Chris Paul Helped Blake Griffin Shine. Can He Do The Same For Deandre Ayton? | Jared Dubin | November 18, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightWhen gases from the rotting body parts build up underneath the fiber-elastic blubber, it pops like a balloon.
Remembering one of history’s greatest whale explosions | Sara Kiley Watson | November 16, 2020 | Popular-Science
The institute put out new numbers just this past summer (PDF), and they are eye-popping.
Zied suggests popping a breath strip, sucking on a strong mint, or reapplying your lip gloss.
12 Thanksgiving Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work | DailyBurn | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEatWith is just one of thousands of new startups popping up in the Holy Land in recent years.
Or Ebola virus panic popping up in a state legislative race.
Traces of these mishaps began popping up during her Bangerz tour, which began early this year and ends in October.
Miley Cyrus Channels Her Bad Year Into Rave-Kid Art | Justin Jones | September 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe popping of dry, scrubby timber warned us that our position would soon be untenable.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairAnd his name was "Cracker," because his birthday fell on the Fourth of July, when firecrackers were popping.
The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerI just kept popping up in odd places and telling my story, and then, to make it impressive, I'd disappear.
Insidekick | Jesse Franklin BoneMeantime there was a busy popping along the flankers and through the hinder openings in the second line of wagons.
Overland | John William De ForestShe passed a dozen men, but not one of them saw her, they were all so busy in popping away at the Apaches.
Overland | John William De Forest
British Dictionary definitions for pop (1 of 5)
/ (pɒp) /
to make or cause to make a light sharp explosive sound
to burst open or cause to burst open with such a sound
(intr; often foll by in, out, etc) informal to come (to) or go (from) rapidly or suddenly; to pay a brief or unexpected visit (to)
(intr) (esp of the eyes) to protrude: her eyes popped with amazement
to shoot or fire at (a target) with a firearm
(tr) to place or put with a sudden movement: she popped some tablets into her mouth
(tr) informal to pawn: he popped his watch yesterday
(tr) slang to take (a drug) in pill form or as an injection: pill popping
pop one's clogs See clog 1 (def. 9)
pop the question informal to propose marriage
a light sharp explosive sound; crack
informal a flavoured nonalcoholic carbonated beverage
informal a try; attempt: have a pop at goal
informal an instance of criticism: Townsend has had a pop at modern bands
a pop informal each: 30 million shares at 7 dollars a pop
with a popping sound
an exclamation denoting a sharp explosive sound
Origin of pop
1British Dictionary definitions for pop (2 of 5)
/ (pɒp) /
music of general appeal, esp among young people, that originated as a distinctive genre in the 1950s. It is generally characterized by a strong rhythmic element and the use of electrical amplification
(as modifier): pop music; a pop record; a pop group
informal a piece of popular or light classical music
informal short for popular
British Dictionary definitions for pop (3 of 5)
/ (pɒp) /
an informal word for father
informal a name used in addressing an old or middle-aged man
British Dictionary definitions for POP (4 of 5)
point of presence: a device that enables access to the internet
internet post office protocol: a protocol which brings e-mail to and from a mail server
Post Office Preferred (size of envelopes, etc)
persistent organic pollutant
British Dictionary definitions for pop. (5 of 5)
popular
popularly
population
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