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.