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Meaning pop meaning

What does pop mean?
Definitions in simple English

pop

A loud sound, like a cork coming out of a bottle. A fizzy drink, such as cola. Coca-cola is my favorite brand of pop. Another word for father. My pop used to tell me to do my homework every night.

pop

To burst something, most commonly a balloon. The boy used a needle to pop the balloon.

pop

hit a pop-fly He popped out to shortstop (= bulge) bulge outward His eyes popped make a sharp explosive noise The cork of the champagne bottle popped fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise The soldiers were popping (= dad) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk like a pop or with a pop everything went pop burst open with a sharp, explosive sound The balloon popped This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound The child popped the balloon (= soda, tonic) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring in New England they call sodas tonics a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork take drugs, especially orally The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves hit or strike He popped me on the head put or thrust suddenly and forcefully pop the pizza into the microwave oven He popped the petit-four into his mouth release suddenly pop the clutch cause to make a sharp explosive sound He popped the champagne bottle (= down, drink down, kill) drink down entirely He downed three martinis before dinner She killed a bottle of brandy that night They popped a few beer after work (= popular) (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) (= pop music) 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 (= pop up) appear suddenly or unexpectedly The farm popped into view as we turned the corner He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

Synonyms pop synonyms

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Topics pop topics

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Conjugation pop conjugation

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pop · verb

Examples pop examples

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Simple sentences

Pop artists thrive on the adulation of their loyal fans.
It is certain that Lucy will marry the pop singer.
Do you care for pop songs?
I like pop music.
Kevin has bought a diamond ring and is going to pop the question to Kim tonight.
My brother is interested in what you call pop music.
My favorite music is pop music.
I'd like to listen to pop music.
My favourite genre of music is pop.
She likes Russian pop.
She likes Russian Pop.
I'd like a pop.
After Tom had eaten all the popcorn in the bowl, he went back into the kitchen to pop some more.
John is mad about pop music.
Former pop stars are just plain old women by the time they're 40.
She likes Russian pop music.
Today is the birthday of the queen of pop Kylie Minogue!
Mary is a famous pop star.
I'll pop in tomorrow morning.

Movie subtitles

Elder Thomas, but the elders here all call me Elder Pop-Tart, 'cause I love them so much.
If we wanted to pop over and borrow a cup of sugar, it would take some 700,000 years for us to bring the sugar home.
You're gonna feel some pain, followed by a pop, all right?
Evan was busting with excitement because, as he told you, he was on his way to meet Maureen Moffatt to pop the question.
Off you pop, Mr Antoine, that forklift truck won't drive itself.
You can pop your briefs back on, sit up.
And telephone me if it gets any worse, I can pop right over.
I expected you to pop up some day.
The minute I see Oliver, I'm going back to my hotel. and pop myself into bed, and I'm not going to get up until tomorrow at noon.
I'm the guy that knocked out your pop with a gas bomb and then. carried him off to New York in chains.
The senators' eyes will pop right out of their heads.
How did you people happen to pop in here?
You open your mouth and I'll pop a tooth out of it.
Listen, pop.
I say, em, i think i'll pop down and get you some sick. i mean, magazines.
If anyone's caught taking graft, and I don't get my share, we stand him up against the wall and pop goes the weasel.
We stand him up against the wall and pop goes the weasel.
When did you change the act, Pop?
My talent is gambling, Pop.
I know I'm going to miss you, Pop.
Is he staying with us, Pop?
No, you don't. Pop, take them to Schmidt's and have them back in five minutes.
What time is it? - Pop, my pants!
Pop, why didn't you tell me you had it?
Pop, you can pay the cab.
Pop, you're here!
I hope Pop won't be mad.
I'll speak to Pop about that.
That thing on your finger isn't a pop bottle, you know.
I'll pop up and have a look at him.
Hey, you're not sore at me, are you, Pop?
Oh, Pop's all right, but he's having an awful time.
Hiya, pop.

News and current affairs

The telecommunications giant Ericsson and the pop singer Madonna are teaming up to get kids into school and connected worldwide through wireless broadband.
Today, the global integration of financial markets means that problems can pop up anywhere, at any time.
Suddenly, David became the world's best-known Malawian because it was his good fortune to be adopted by Madonna, the pop star who is to TV cameras what honey is to bears.
Today, much of America's soft power is produced not by the government, but by civil society - including universities, foundations, and pop culture.
It does not help much to sing pop songs or opera arias in the bathroom.
Japan's global cultural influence grew in areas ranging from fashion, food, and pop music to consumer electronics, architecture, and art.
NEW YORK - I have long been forecasting that it was only a matter of time before America's housing bubble - which began in the early days of this decade, supported by a flood of liquidity and lax regulation - would pop.
Indeed, democracy nowadays has embraced a pop culture of rapidly passing fads; today's hysteria-generating pop group is forgotten tomorrow, and there are always more waiting in the wings.
Anything else is likely to be about as stable as this week's top ten pop songs.
Thus, a pop star's consumption of illegal drugs may be reported, but not his or her sexual habits (if they are legal).
Is more Western pop culture advisable?
For example, David Beckham and his ex-pop-star wife Victoria, live out their own dream of royalty, aping some of its gaudiest aspects.
The US, by contrast, derives much of its soft power not from the government, but from civil society - everything from universities and foundations to Hollywood and pop culture.
Women's bodies are used to sell everything from cars to pop music, of course.
Indeed, for the conservative majority in the region, the US, with is pop culture and liberal democracy, is seen as a far more problematic ally than the autocratic and wealth-loving Russians.
It does not help much to sing pop songs or opera arias in the bathroom. You must be able to draw a listening and cheering crowd to qualify for the elite.
Environmental toxins do not usually just pop out of nowhere to make a condition 100 times more common than it was less than 20 years before.
After all, much of what America once monopolized in Hollywood movies and other pop-culture exports is now being reproduced locally.
They used to pop their dentures into a mug of whitener every night.
Japan and South Korea mint their own pop singers and fashion trends.
Nor does Japanese pop culture manufacture escape fantasies aimed at Japanese men.