pop

/pˈɑp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

bulge outward
“His eyes popped”
hit a pop-fly
“He popped out to shortstop”
make a sharp explosive noise
“The cork of the champagne bottle popped”
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
“The soldiers were popping”
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
“He popped the champagne bottle”
appear suddenly or unexpectedly
“The farm popped into view as we turned the corner”
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
“pop the pizza into the microwave oven”
release suddenly
“pop the clutch”
hit or strike
“He popped me on the head”
drink down entirely
“He downed three martinis before dinner”
take drugs, especially orally
“The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves”
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
“The child popped the balloon”

noun

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
“in New England they call sodas tonics”
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love

adjective

adverb

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