Definition of pop

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  • pop is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • pop is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • pop is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of pop

  • bulge outward (verb)

    Examples

    1. His eyes popped

    Synonyms

    1. bug out
    2. bulge
    3. bulge out
    4. come out
    5. pop out
    6. protrude
    7. start
  • an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dad
    2. dada
    3. daddy
    4. pa
    5. papa
    6. pappa
  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pop music
  • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. popping
  • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. soda
    2. soda pop
    3. soda water
    4. tonic
  • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. popular
  • drink down entirely (verb)

    Examples

    1. They popped a few beer after work

    Synonyms

    1. belt down
    2. bolt down
    3. down
    4. drink down
    5. kill
    6. pour down
    7. toss off
  • appear suddenly or unexpectedly (verb)

    Examples

    1. The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
    2. He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

    Synonyms

    1. crop up
    2. pop up
  • burst open with a sharp, explosive sound (verb)

    Examples

    1. The balloon popped
    2. This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
  • cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound (verb)

    Examples

    1. The child popped the balloon
  • cause to make a sharp explosive sound (verb)

    Examples

    1. He popped the champagne bottle
  • fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise (verb)

    Examples

    1. The soldiers were popping
  • hit a pop-fly (verb)

    Examples

    1. He popped out to shortstop
  • hit or strike (verb)

    Examples

    1. He popped me on the head
  • make a sharp explosive noise (verb)

    Examples

    1. The cork of the champagne bottle popped
  • put or thrust suddenly and forcefully (verb)

    Examples

    1. pop the pizza into the microwave oven
    2. He popped the petit-four into his mouth
  • release suddenly (verb)

    Examples

    1. pop the clutch
  • take drugs, especially orally (verb)

    Examples

    1. The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves

See definition of pop in Merriam Webster