Definitions for pop

Definitions for (noun) pop

Main entry: pop, pop music


Main entry: pop, popping

Definition: a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

Main entry: soda, soda pop, soda water, pop, tonic

Definition: a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

Usage: in New England they call sodas tonics



Definitions for (verb) pop

Main entry: pop

Definition: burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

Usage: The balloon popped; This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven

Main entry: pop

Definition: cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

Usage: The child popped the balloon

Main entry: pop

Definition: fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

Usage: The soldiers were popping

Main entry: pop

Definition: take drugs, especially orally

Usage: The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves


Definition: drink down entirely


Main entry: pop

Definition: hit or strike

Usage: He popped me on the head

Main entry: pop

Definition: hit a pop-fly

Usage: He popped out to shortstop

Main entry: pop

Definition: release suddenly

Usage: pop the clutch

Main entry: pop

Definition: put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

Usage: pop the pizza into the microwave oven; He popped the petit-four into his mouth


Definition: bulge outward

Usage: His eyes popped

Main entry: crop up, pop, pop up

Definition: appear suddenly or unexpectedly

Usage: The farm popped into view as we turned the corner; He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

Main entry: pop

Definition: make a sharp explosive noise

Usage: The cork of the champagne bottle popped

Main entry: pop

Definition: cause to make a sharp explosive sound

Usage: He popped the champagne bottle

Definitions for (adj) pop

Main entry: pop, popular


Definitions for (adv) pop

Main entry: pop

Definition: like a pop or with a pop

Usage: everything went pop

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