Meaning & Definition of word "Pop"

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.