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[ UK /pˈɒp/ ]
[ US /ˈpɑp/ ]
NOUN
  1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
  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
  3. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
    in New England they call sodas tonics
  4. a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
VERB
  1. make a sharp explosive noise
    The cork of the champagne bottle popped
  2. put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
    He popped the petit-four into his mouth
    pop the pizza into the microwave oven
  3. drink down entirely
    He downed three martinis before dinner
    They popped a few beer after work
    She killed a bottle of brandy that night
  4. hit or strike
    He popped me on the head
  5. burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
    The balloon popped
    This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
  6. hit a pop-fly
    He popped out to shortstop
  7. fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
    The soldiers were popping
  8. cause to make a sharp explosive sound
    He popped the champagne bottle
  9. appear suddenly or unexpectedly
    He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
    The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
  10. bulge outward
    His eyes popped
  11. cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
    The child popped the balloon
  12. release suddenly
    pop the clutch
  13. take drugs, especially orally
    The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
ADVERB
  1. like a pop or with a pop
    everything went pop
ADJECTIVE
  1. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
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  • I had just popped out for a breath of fresh air,and missed your telephone call.
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