Definitions of pop
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make a sharp explosive noise
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cause to make a sharp explosive sound“He popped the champagne bottle”
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type of:
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sound
cause to sound
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sound
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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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type of:
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break open, burst, split
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
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break open, burst, split
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cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
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fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
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a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
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like a pop or with a pop“everything went pop”
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appear suddenly or unexpectedly
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put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
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hit or strike“He popped me on the head”
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type of:
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hit
deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
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hit
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release suddenly“pop the clutch”
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type of:
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let go, let go of, release, relinquish
release, as from one's grip
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let go, let go of, release, relinquish
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bulge outward“His eyes popped”
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type of:
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change form, change shape, deform
assume a different shape or form
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change form, change shape, deform
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hit a pop-fly“He popped out to shortstop”
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type of:
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hit
cause to move by striking
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hit
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drink down entirely
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take drugs, especially orally
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an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
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synonyms:
soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic
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type of:
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soft drink
nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated)
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soft drink
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(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
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synonyms:
popular
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nonclassical
not classical
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nonclassical
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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
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synonyms:
pop music
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type of:
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popular music, popular music genre
any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)
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popular music, popular music genre
Pronunciation
US
/pɑp/
UK
/pɒp/
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