Meaning & Definition of word "Pop"

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    Pop

    /pɒp/

    noun:

    • 1. a light, quick burst of sound.
      • Example: I heard a pop as the cork flew out of the bottle.
    • 2. a popular genre of music characterized by a strong melody and often a dance rhythm.
      • Example: Her favorite music genre is pop; she loves listening to Taylor Swift.
    • 3. a small sugary snack, often a type of corn puff.
      • Example: He enjoyed a bag of popcorn while watching the movie.

    verb:

    • 1. to make a short, quick explosive sound.
      • Example: The balloon suddenly popped, startling everyone in the room.
    • 2. to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
      • Example: A rabbit popped out of the bushes.
    • 3. to shoot or throw something through the air.
      • Example: He popped the ball into the air for his friend to catch.

    adjective:

    • 1. relating to popular music.
      • Example: She has a pop style that appeals to the younger crowd.

    Etymology

    Middle English, likely related to the sound it denotes.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pop up:

    to appear suddenly or unexpectedly

    pop the question:

    to propose marriage

    pop culture:

    trendy culture that is popular at a given time

    Related Words

    popping:

    to create a popping noise; the act of popping

    popcorn:

    a type of corn that puffs up when heated; a popular snack

    Slang Meanings of pop

    Meaning: to leave quickly or suddenly

    Example Sentence: I gotta pop out for a sec.

    Meaning: to have a good time or party

    Example Sentence: Let's pop over to the club tonight.