Meaning of 'pop'

adverb

like a pop or with a pop

Example: "everything went pop"

adjective

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

Synonyms: popular

noun

music of general appeal to teenagers

Synonyms: pop music

noun

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

Synonyms: popping

noun

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

Synonyms: tonic soda soda pop soda water

noun

an informal term for a father

Synonyms: dada dad daddy pa papa pappa

verb

burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

Example: "The balloon popped"

verb

cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

Example: "The child popped the balloon"

verb

fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

Example: "The soldiers were popping"

verb

take drugs, especially orally

Example: "The suspect charged with murder popped a valium to calm their nerves."

verb

drink down entirely

Synonyms: kill

verb

hit or strike

Example: "They popped me on the head."

verb

hit a pop-fly

Example: "They popped a ball out to shortstop."

verb

release suddenly

Example: "pop the clutch"

verb

put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

Example: "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"

verb

bulge outward

Example: "My eyes popped I was so mad."

Synonyms: start

verb

appear suddenly or unexpectedly

Example: "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"

Synonyms: crop up

verb

make a sharp explosive noise

Example: "The cork of the champagne bottle popped"

verb

cause to make a sharp explosive sound

Example: "I popped the champagne bottle."