pop

/pˈɑp/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite

(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

Adverb

like a pop or with a pop; "everything went pop"

Noun

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Noun

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"

Noun

a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

Noun

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

Verb

bulge outward; "His eyes popped"

Verb

hit a pop-fly; "He popped out to shortstop"

Verb

make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped"

Verb

fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; "The soldiers were popping"

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cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle"

Verb

appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere"

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put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth"

Verb

release suddenly; "pop the clutch"

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hit or strike; "He popped me on the head"

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drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work"

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take drugs, especially orally; "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves"

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cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon"

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burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"

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