• Verb (used without object)

    to make a short, quick, explosive sound
    The cork popped.
    to burst open with such a sound, as chestnuts or corn in roasting.
    to come or go quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
    She popped into the kitchen to check the stove.
    to shoot with a firearm
    to pop at a mark.
    to protrude from the sockets
    The news made her eyes pop.
    Baseball .
    to hit a pop fly (often fol. by up ).
    to pop out.

    Verb (used with object)

    to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound.
    to cause to burst open with such a sound.
    to open suddenly or violently
    to pop the hood on a car; to pop the tab on a beer can.
    to put or thrust quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
    He popped the muffins into the oven.
    Informal . to cause to fire; discharge
    He popped his rifle at the bird.
    to shoot (usually fol. by at, off, etc.)
    He popped off bottles with a slingshot.
    British Slang . to pawn.
    Informal .
    to take or swallow (pills), esp. in excess or habitually; take orally in a compulsive or addictive way
    Popping all those pills will land him in the hospital.
    to eat in a continual or thoughtless manner, as snack foods
    popping peanuts at the movies.

    Noun

    a short, quick, explosive sound.
    a popping.
    a shot with a firearm.
    Informal . soda pop.
    a drink or portion of an alcoholic beverage, as a drink of whiskey or a glass of beer
    We had a couple of pops on the way home.
    Baseball . pop fly.

    Adverb

    with an explosive sound
    The balloon went pop.
    quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
    Pop, the door flew open!

    Adjective

    Informal . unexpected; without prior warning or announcement
    The teacher gave us a pop quiz.

    Verb phrases

    pop for, Slang . to pay or buy for oneself or another, esp. as a gift or treat; spring for
    I'll pop for the first round of drinks.
    pop off, Informal .
    to die, esp. suddenly.
    to depart, esp. abruptly.
    to express oneself volubly or excitedly and sometimes irately or indiscreetly
    He popped off about the injustice of the verdict.
    pop out, Baseball . to be put out by hitting a pop fly caught on the fly by a player on the opposing team.
    pop up, Baseball . to hit a pop fly. ?

    Idioms

    a pop
    Slang . each; apiece
    five orchids at
    pop in
    Informal . to visit briefly and unexpectedly; stop in; drop by
    Maybe we'll pop in after the movie.
    pop the question
    Informal . to propose marriage
    They dated for two years before he popped the question.

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