pop
adverb
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like a pop or with a pop“everything went pop”
adjective
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(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)popular
noun
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music of general appeal to teenagerspop music
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a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a corkpopping
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a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoringtonicsodasoda popsoda water
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an informal term for a fatherdadadaddaddypapapapappa
verb
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burst open with a sharp, explosive sound“The balloon popped”
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cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound“The child popped the balloon”
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fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise“The soldiers were popping”
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take drugs, especially orally“The suspect charged with murder popped a valium to calm their nerves.”
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drink down entirelykill
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hit or strike“They popped me on the head.”
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hit a pop-fly“They popped a ball out to shortstop.”
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release suddenly“pop the clutch”
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put or thrust suddenly and forcefully“pop the pizza into the microwave oven”
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bulge outward“My eyes popped I was so mad.”start
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appear suddenly or unexpectedly“The farm popped into view as we turned the corner”crop up
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make a sharp explosive noise“The cork of the champagne bottle popped”
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cause to make a sharp explosive sound“I popped the champagne bottle.”