English dictionary
pop
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
adverb
- like a pop or with a pop
noun
- 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
noun
- a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
noun
- a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
noun
- an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
verb
- burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
verb
- cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
verb
- fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
verb
- take drugs, especially orally
verb
- drink down entirely
verb
- hit or strike
verb
- hit a pop-fly
verb
- release suddenly
verb
- put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
verb
- bulge outward
verb
- appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
verb
- make a sharp explosive noise
verb
- cause to make a sharp explosive sound
Example sentences
everything went pop
in New England they call sodas ‘tonics’
The balloon popped
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
The child popped the balloon
The soldiers were popping
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
He downed three martinis before dinner
She killed a bottle of brandy that night
They popped a few beers after work
He popped me on the head
He popped out to shortstop
pop the clutch
pop the pizza into the microwave oven
He popped the petit-four into his mouth
His eyes popped
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
The cork of the champagne bottle popped
He popped the champagne bottle