pop

¹pop

verb \ˈpäp\

poppedpop·ping

Definition of POP

transitive verb

1

: to strike or knock sharply : hit

2

: to push, put, or thrust suddenly and often deftly <pops a grape into her mouth> <popped in a CD>

3

: to cause to explode or burst open <popped some popcorn> <pop the trunk>

4

: to fire at : shoot

5

: to take (pills) especially frequently or habitually

6

: to open with a pop <pop a cold beer>

intransitive verb

1

a : to go, come, or appear suddenly —often used with up <images popping up on the screen> <pop in for a visit> b : to escape or break away from something (as a point of attachment) usually suddenly or unexpectedly

2

: to make or burst with a sharp sound <a balloon popped>

3

: to protrude from the sockets <eyes popping with amazement>

4

: to shoot with a firearm

5

: to hit a pop fly —often used with up or out

— pop the question

: to propose marriage

Examples of POP

1. We heard the sound of corks popping as the celebration began.
2. One of the buttons popped off my sweater.
3. Guns were popping in the distance.
4. We popped some popcorn in the microwave.
5. The popcorn is done popping.
6. I didn't mean to say that—it just popped out.
7. Her shoulder popped out of its socket.
8. He opened the box, and out popped a mouse.
9. If you are busy, I can pop back in later.
10. My neighbor popped in for a visit.

Origin of POP

Middle English poppen, of imitative origin

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to POP

Synonyms: blow, blow up, burst, crump, detonate, go off, explode

Antonyms: implode

Related Words: fragment, shatter, smash, splinter; discharge, fire, shoot; balloon, burgeon (also bourgeon), mushroom

Near Antonyms: collapse, fizzle

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