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   /päp/

   

   verb

   • 1. make a light explosive sound: "corks popped and glasses tinkled" Similar go banggo off with a banggo offcracksnapburstexplode
   • ▪ cause (something) to burst, making a light explosive sound: "they were popping balloons with darts"
   • ▪ (of a person's ears) make a small popping sound within the head as pressure is equalized, typically because of a change of altitude.
   • ▪ heat (popcorn or another foodstuff) until it bursts open: "the hot-air popper pops 4 quarts of popcorn in 5 minutes"
   • 2. go somewhere for a short time, often without notice: "she popped in to see if she could help" Similar godrop by/instop byvisitinformal:tootlewhipnip
   • ▪ put or move (something) somewhere quickly: "he popped his head around the door" Similar putplaceslipslidepushstickrestdepositsetlaysettlelocateinstalldropshovehangpositionarrange
   • ▪ move, appear, or emerge suddenly: "a head popped out of the back of the wagon"
   • ▪ release, open, or engage (something) quickly or suddenly: North American "he pulled a can of beer from the refrigerator and popped its tab"
   • 3. (of a person's eyes) bulge or appear to bulge when opened wide, especially as an indication of surprise: "the man's eyes popped in disbelief"
   • 4. appear brighter or more striking in juxtaposition with something of a different or complementary color: "she added a slick of red lipstick to make the outfit pop"
   • 5. take or inject (a drug): informal "people who obsessively drink and pop pills"
   • 6. pawn (something): informal British "I wouldn't ever sell it—I popped it"
   • 7. (of a batter) hit a pop fly.
   • ▪ (of a pitcher) cause (a batter) to pop up.

   noun

   • 1. a light explosive sound: "at first there were just a few pops, perhaps from pistols" Similar bangcracksnapboomexplosionreport
   • 2. a carbonated soft drink: informal "a bottle of pop" Similar fizzy drinksoft drinkcarbonated drinksodabellywashinformal:scoosh
   • 3. a patch of bright color: "I like wearing a neutral outfit with one pop of yellow"
   • 4. a ball hit high in the air but not deep, providing an easy catch: "he caught a pop fly for the third out of the seventh inning"
   • 5. an attempt: "he grabs with a paw and hooks about two hundred berries at a pop"

   adverb

   • 1. with a light explosive sound: "the champagne went pop"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘a blow, knock’ and ‘to strike’): imitative.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · pop in British English. (pɒp ) verb Word forms: pops, popping, popped. 1. to make or cause to make a light sharp explosive sound. 2. to burst open or cause to burst open with such a sound. 3. (intr; often foll by in, out, etc) informal.

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   Pop definition: to make a short, quick, explosive sound. See examples of POP used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOP definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 1, 2024 · 1. uncountable noun. Pop is modern music that usually has a strong rhythm and uses electronic equipment. ...the perfect combination of Caribbean rhythms, European pop, and American soul. ...a life-size poster of a pop star. 2. uncountable noun. You can refer to carbonated drinks such as cola as pop . [British, informal] ...a can of pop.

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   POP. abbr. 1. Computers point of presence. 2. point of purchase. 3. proof of purchase. pop 1. (pŏp) v. popped, pop·ping, pops. v.intr. 1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound. 2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound. 3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly: At last the cottage popped into view. 4.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / pɒp / us. pop noun (MUSIC) A2. modern music with a strong beat which is popular with young people. pop noun (SOUND) a short sound like a small explosion. pop noun (DRINK) a sweet drink with bubbles. pop noun (FATHER) father. (Definition of pop from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of pop.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: pop. Definition of pop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. a short, quick, explosive sound. a popping. a shot with a firearm. Informal. soda pop. a drink or portion of an alcoholic beverage, as a drink of whiskey or a glass of beer: We had a couple of pops on the way home. Baseball. pop fly. Informal. a bright or prominent burst of something: Citrus can add a pop of flavor. See more. adverb.