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 pop pop /ˈpɑːp/

adjective

  1. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)  ( pop , popular )
    (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

adverb

  1. Like a pop or with a pop  ( pop )
    like a pop or with a pop
     Everything went pop
    everything went pop

noun

  1. () An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk  ( dada , pappa , pop , dad , daddy , pa , papa )
    an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
      Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
    Dad always had wise advice to offer during difficult times.
  2. 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  ( pop , pop music )
    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
     Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop
    Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop
  3. A sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork  ( pop , popping )
    a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
      The popping sound of the corn kernels signaled that the popcorn was ready.
    The popping sound of the corn kernels signaled that the popcorn was ready.
  4. [ N. American] A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring  ( pop [ N. American] , soda , soda pop [ N. American] , soda water , tonic )
    a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
     In New England they call sodas tonics
    in New England they call sodas tonics

verb

  1. () (baseball) hit a pop-fly  ( pop )
    (baseball) hit a pop-fly
     He popped out to shortstop
    He popped out to shortstop
  2. () Bulge outward  ( bulge , bulge out , come out , bug out [Informal, American] , pop , pop out , protrude , start )
    bulge outward
     His eyes popped
    His eyes popped
  3. () Fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise  ( pop )
    fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
     The soldiers were popping
    The soldiers were popping
  4. () Make a sharp explosive noise  ( pop )
    make a sharp explosive noise
     The cork of the champagne bottle popped
    The cork of the champagne bottle popped
  5. Burst open with a sharp, explosive sound  ( pop )
    burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
     The balloon popped
    The balloon popped
     This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
    This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
  6. Cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound  ( pop )
    cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
     The child popped the balloon
    The child popped the balloon
  7. [Informal] Take drugs, especially orally  ( pop [Informal] )
    take drugs, especially orally
     The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
    The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
  8. [Informal] Drink down entirely  ( belt down [Informal] , bolt down [Informal] , drink down , down [Informal] , kill [Informal] , pop [Informal] , pour down , toss off [Informal] )
    drink down entirely
     He downed three martinis before dinner
    He downed three martinis before dinner
     She killed a bottle of brandy that night
    She killed a bottle of brandy that night
     They popped a few beer after work
    They popped a few beer after work
  9. [Informal] Hit or strike  ( pop [Informal] )
    hit or strike
     He popped me on the head
    He popped me on the head
  10. Release suddenly  ( pop )
    release suddenly
     Pop the clutch
    pop the clutch
  11. Put or thrust suddenly and forcefully  ( pop )
    put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
     Pop the pizza into the microwave oven
    pop the pizza into the microwave oven
     He popped the petit-four into his mouth
    He popped the petit-four into his mouth
  12. Appear suddenly or unexpectedly  ( pop , crop up , pop up )
    appear suddenly or unexpectedly
     The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
    The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
     He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
    He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
  13. Cause to make a sharp explosive sound  ( pop )
    cause to make a sharp explosive sound
     He popped the champagne bottle
    He popped the champagne bottle

 POP

    abbreviation

    1. Post Office Protocol (POP) - A protocol used in client-server email systems.  ( POP )
      Post Office Protocol (POP) - A protocol used in client-server email systems.
    2. Point of Presence (POP) - A location where an internet service provider offers services to its customers.  ( POP )
      Point of Presence (POP) - A location where an internet service provider offers services to its customers.