Meaning & Definition of Pop in English

1. An informal term for a father

• Probably derived from baby talk

2. A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

• "In new england they call sodas tonics"

3. A sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

4. 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

1. Bulge outward

• "His eyes popped"

2. Hit a pop-fly

• "He popped out to shortstop"

3. Make a sharp explosive noise

• "The cork of the champagne bottle popped"

4. Fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

• "The soldiers were popping"

5. Cause to make a sharp explosive sound

• "He popped the champagne bottle"

6. Appear suddenly or unexpectedly

• "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"

• "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere"

7. Put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

• "Pop the pizza into the microwave oven"

• "He popped the petit-four into his mouth"

8. Release suddenly

• "Pop the clutch"

9. Hit or strike

• "He popped me on the head"

10. Drink down entirely

• "He downed three martinis before dinner"

• "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"

• "They popped a few beer after work"

11. Take drugs, especially orally

• "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves"

12. Cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

• "The child popped the balloon"

13. Burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

• "The balloon popped"

• "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"

1. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

1. Like a pop or with a pop

• "Everything went pop"