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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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   The meaning of POP is to strike or knock sharply : hit. How to use pop in a sentence. to strike or knock sharply : hit; to push, put, or thrust suddenly or briefly; to cause to explode or burst open…

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

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   Definition of 'pop' pop. (pɒp ) Word forms: pops , popping , popped. 1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] A2. Pop is modern music that usually has a strong rhythm and uses electronic equipment. ...the perfect combination of Caribbean rhythms, European pop, and American soul. We don't want to be a pop band, we want to be a serious group.

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

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

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

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   Define pop. pop synonyms, pop pronunciation, pop translation, English dictionary definition of pop. abbr. 1. Computers point of presence 2. point of purchase 3. proof of purchase v. popped , pop·ping , pops v. intr. 1. To make a short, sharp, explosive...

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

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   Definition of pop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   Aug 14, 2024 · 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.

9. 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.

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

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    POP meaning: 1. to make a short sound like a small explosion, or to make something do this by breaking it: 2…. Learn more.

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

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    Apr 4, 2024 · Pop music, in its modern sense, is any piece of music made for commercial purposes and intended to appeal to the taste of a very wide audience – usually in technologically-advanced communities that are heavily influenced by urban culture. Pop Music Through History.