pop meaning and definition

POP noun

Definition of pop (noun)

1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
   • synonyms: dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa
2. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
   • "in New England they call sodas tonics"
   • synonyms: soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic
3. a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
   • synonyms: popping
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
   • synonyms: pop music

POP verb

Definition of pop (verb)

1. bulge outward
   • "His eyes popped"
   • synonyms: bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop out, protrude, start
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"
   • synonyms: crop up, pop up
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"
    • synonyms: belt down, bolt down, down, drink down, kill, pour down, toss off
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"

POP adjective

Definition of pop (adjective)

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

POP adverb

Definition of pop (adverb)

1. like a pop or with a pop
   • "everything went pop"