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   pop

   /pɒp/

   verb

   • 1. make a light explosive sound: "corks popped and glasses tinkled" Similar go banggo off with a banggo offcracksnapburstexplode
   • ▪ cause (something) to burst, making a light explosive sound: "they were popping balloons with darts"
   • ▪ (of a person's ears) make a small popping sound within the head as pressure is equalized, typically because of a change of altitude: "my ears popped in the lift"
   • ▪ heat (popcorn or another foodstuff) until it bursts open: "the hot-air popper pops 4 quarts of popcorn in 5 minutes"
   • 2. go somewhere for a short time, often without notice: "she popped in to see if she could help" Similar godrop by/in/into/roundstop byvisitinformal:tootlewhipnip
   • ▪ put or move (something) somewhere quickly: "he popped his head around the door" Similar putplaceslipslidepushstickrestdepositsetlaysettlelocateinstalldropshovehangpositionarrange
   • ▪ move, appear, or emerge suddenly: "a head popped out of the back of the wagon"
   • ▪ release, open, or engage (something) quickly or suddenly: North American "he pulled a can of beer from the refrigerator and popped its tab"
   • 3. (of a person's eyes) open wide and appear to bulge, especially with surprise: "the man's eyes popped in disbelief"
   • 4. appear brighter or more striking in juxtaposition with something of a different or complementary colour: "she added a slick of red lipstick to make the outfit pop"
   • 5. take or inject (a drug): informal "Williams had spent his life hitting the bottle and popping pills"
   • 6. pawn (something): informal British "I wouldn't ever sell it—I popped it"

   noun

   • 1. a light explosive sound: "there were a few pops, perhaps from pistols" Similar bangcracksnapboomexplosionreport
   • 2. a sweet fizzy drink such as lemonade: informal "a bottle of pop" Similar fizzy drinksoft drinkcarbonated drinksodabellywashinformal:scoosh
   • 3. a patch of bright colour: "I like wearing a neutral outfit with one pop of yellow"
   • 4. a ball hit high in the air but not far from the home plate, providing an easy catch: "he caught a pop fly for the third out of the seventh inning"

   adverb

   • 1. with a light explosive sound: "the champagne went pop"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘a blow, knock’ and ‘to strike’): imitative.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POP definition: 1. modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › popPop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pop, from a verb meaning to hit or explode, to a noun meaning soda or pop music. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and word history of pop.

4. promusicianhub.com › what-is-pop-musicWhat Is Pop Music? Definition, Types, Characteristics, Examples

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   The word pop in “Pop music” is short for popular, which gives a pretty good idea on its own for the type of music Pop includes. To put it simply, Pop music refers to whatever songs are relevant and trending at a given time. It’s the music that’s always playing on the radio or has a video with millions of views.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Pop can mean different things in English, such as a type of music, a sound, a drink, a father, or a criticism. Learn the meanings and usage of pop with examples and synonyms.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word pop in different contexts, such as music, drinks, sounds, and verbs. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for pop in Collins Dictionary.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word pop as a noun in different contexts. Pop can refer to popular music, a musical instrument, a sound, a drink, or a form of address.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › popPop - definition of pop by The Free Dictionary

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   Pop can be a verb, noun, adjective, or interjection with various meanings, such as making a sharp sound, shooting a firearm, or referring to popular music. Learn the different senses, examples, and idioms of pop from The Free Dictionary.

9. usdictionary.com › definitions › popPop: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - US Dictionary

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   1. Pop (verb): To make a sudden, sharp, explosive sound. 2. Pop (noun): A sudden loud sound as of something bursting open. 3. Pop (adjective): Relating to commercial popular music or culture. "Pop" is a versatile word used in various contexts, ranging from describing sounds to specifying genres in music and culture.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › popPOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Pop definition: to make a short, quick, explosive sound. See examples of POP used in a sentence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOP | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    Pop can be a verb, a noun, or a sound. As a verb, it means to make a short sound like a small explosion, or to go or put something quickly. As a noun, it means a type of music, a drink, or a father.