pop
pop
- n an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
- n a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
- n a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
- n 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
- v bulge outward
His eyes popped - v hit a pop-fly
He popped out to shortstop - v make a sharp explosive noise
The cork of the champagne bottle popped - v fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
The soldiers were popping - v cause to make a sharp explosive sound
He popped the champagne bottle - v appear suddenly or unexpectedly
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere - v put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
pop the pizza into the microwave oven
He popped the petit-four into his mouth - v release suddenly
pop the clutch - v hit or strike
He popped me on the head - v drink down entirely
They popped a few beer after work - v take drugs, especially orally
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves - v cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
The child popped the balloon - v burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
The balloon popped
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven - s (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
- r like a pop or with a pop
everything went pop
- It also seduced Extasy Records, an independent label that was in the vanguard of a growing backlash against saccharine pop stars.
- The Taiwanese pop star doesn't much care about lyrics, just the mood-ring colors her music conjures up.
- The Korean pop music biz is Asia's hottest.