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pop
verb(pop)bulge outward
Examples:
His eyes popped.
pop
noun(pop)an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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noun(pop)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
Synonyms: pop music,
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noun(pop)a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
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adjective(pop)(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
Synonyms: popular,
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verb(pop)drink down entirely
Examples:
They popped a few beer after work.
pop
verb(pop)appear suddenly or unexpectedly
Synonyms: crop up, pop up,
Examples:
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner.
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere.
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere.
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verb(pop)burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
Examples:
The balloon popped.
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven.
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven.
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verb(pop)cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
Examples:
The child popped the balloon.
pop
verb(pop)cause to make a sharp explosive sound
Examples:
He popped the champagne bottle.
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verb(pop)fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
Examples:
The soldiers were popping.
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verb(pop)hit a pop-fly
Examples:
He popped out to shortstop.
pop
verb(pop)hit or strike
Examples:
He popped me on the head.
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verb(pop)make a sharp explosive noise
Examples:
The cork of the champagne bottle popped.
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verb(pop)put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
Examples:
Pop the pizza into the microwave oven.
He popped the petit-four into his mouth.
He popped the petit-four into his mouth.
pop
verb(pop)release suddenly
Examples:
Pop the clutch.
pop
verb(pop)take drugs, especially orally
Examples:
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves.