pop
pop /ˈpɑːp/
adjective
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(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
(
pop
, popular
)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
adverb
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Like a pop or with a pop
(
pop
)
like a pop or with a pop
Everything went pop
everything went pop
noun
-
(
)
An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
(
dada
, pappa
, pop
, daddy
, dad
, pa
, papa
)
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
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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
(
pop
, pop music
)
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
Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop
Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop
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A sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
(
pop
, popping
)
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
The popping sound of the corn kernels signaled that the popcorn was ready.
The popping sound of the corn kernels signaled that the popcorn was ready.
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[ N. American]
A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
(
pop
[ N. American] , soda
, soda pop
[ N. American] , soda water
, tonic
)
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
In New England they call sodas tonics
in New England they call sodas tonics
verb
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(
)
(baseball) hit a pop-fly
(
pop
)
(baseball) hit a pop-fly
He popped out to shortstop
He popped out to shortstop
-
(
)
Bulge outward
(
bulge
, bulge out
, come out
, pop out
, bug out
[Informal, American] , pop
, protrude
, start
)
bulge outward
His eyes popped
His eyes popped
-
(
)
Fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
(
pop
)
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
The soldiers were popping
The soldiers were popping
-
(
)
Make a sharp explosive noise
(
pop
)
make a sharp explosive noise
The cork of the champagne bottle popped
The cork of the champagne bottle popped
-
Burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
(
pop
)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
The balloon popped
The balloon popped
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
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Cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
(
pop
)
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
The child popped the balloon
The child popped the balloon
-
[Informal]
Take drugs, especially orally
(
pop
[Informal] )
take drugs, especially orally
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
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[Informal]
Drink down entirely
(
belt down
[Informal] , bolt down
[Informal] , drink down
, kill
[Informal] , down
[Informal] , pop
[Informal] , pour down
, toss off
[Informal] )
drink down entirely
He downed three martinis before dinner
He downed three martinis before dinner
She killed a bottle of brandy that night
She killed a bottle of brandy that night
They popped a few beer after work
They popped a few beer after work
-
[Informal]
Hit or strike
(
pop
[Informal] )
hit or strike
He popped me on the head
He popped me on the head
-
Release suddenly
(
pop
)
release suddenly
Pop the clutch
pop the clutch
-
Put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
(
pop
)
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
Pop the pizza into the microwave oven
pop the pizza into the microwave oven
He popped the petit-four into his mouth
He popped the petit-four into his mouth
-
Appear suddenly or unexpectedly
(
pop
, crop up
, pop up
)
appear suddenly or unexpectedly
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
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Cause to make a sharp explosive sound
(
pop
)
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
He popped the champagne bottle
He popped the champagne bottle
abbreviation
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Post Office Protocol (POP) - A protocol used in client-server email systems.
(
POP
)
Post Office Protocol (POP) - A protocol used in client-server email systems.
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Point of Presence (POP) - A location where an internet service provider offers services to its customers.
(
POP
)
Point of Presence (POP) - A location where an internet service provider offers services to its customers.