pop

/pˈɒp/

/ˈpɑp/

Pop

music that is popular, either as a genre with catchy tunes and lyrics or as a selection of the current popular songs from different genres

synonyms : pop music

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

synonyms : dad

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

synonyms : soda

soda pop

soda water

tonic

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

synonyms : popping

to pop

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cook food in hot oil or fat until it bursts open or becomes crispy, such as popcorn

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

hit a pop-fly

bulge outward

synonyms : bug out

fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

take drugs, especially orally

drink down entirely

synonyms : belt down

put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

hit or strike

release suddenly

appear suddenly or unexpectedly

synonyms : crop up

pop up

pop

[ADVERB]

like a pop or with a pop

pop

[ADJECTIVE]

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

synonyms : popular

Examples

1. My husband's favorite genre of music is pop.

2. James nervously popped the question to his girlfriend during a romantic dinner.

3. Cripps pink apples add a pop of color and a sweet-tart taste to my fruit salad.

4. I keep my students on their toes with pop quizzes.

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