pop Synonyms
pop Meaning
pop (n)
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
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 (v)
bulge outward
hit a pop-fly
make a sharp explosive noise
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
appear suddenly or unexpectedly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
release suddenly
hit or strike
drink down entirely
take drugs, especially orally
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
pop (s)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
pop (r)
like a pop or with a pop
pop Sentence Examples
- The children popped the bubble wrap with delight.
- The popcorn popped and crackled in the microwave.
- The cork popped out of the champagne bottle with a satisfying thud.
- She popped a pimple on her face, hoping to get rid of it.
- The balloon popped with a loud bang, startling everyone.
- The vinyl record popped and skipped, ruining the music.
- He popped a wheelie on his motorcycle, showing off.
- The crowd popped into the concert hall, eager to see the show.
- She popped a mint into her mouth to freshen her breath.
- The oil popped in the frying pan, indicating it was hot enough to cook.
FAQs About the word pop
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk, a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring, a sharp explosive sound as from a gunsh
clap,bang, slam, crack, boom, blast, whomp, snap, thwack, whump
collapse, collapse, implode, implode,fizzle, fizzle,
The children popped the bubble wrap with delight.
The popcorn popped and crackled in the microwave.
The cork popped out of the champagne bottle with a satisfying thud.
She popped a pimple on her face, hoping to get rid of it.
