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pop
(p/A/p )

noun (n)

  • an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa
    source: wordnet30
  • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring(noun.food)
    Synonym:
    soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic
    source: wordnet30
  • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    popping
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.communication)
    Synonym:
    pop music
    source: wordnet30
  • A small, sharp, quick explosive sound or report; as, to go off with a pop.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • like a pop or with a pop(adv.all)
    Example:
    Everything went pop.
    source: wordnet30
  • Like a pop; suddenly; unexpectedly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    popular
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • bulge outward(verb.motion)
    Example:
    His eyes popped.
    Synonym:
    bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop out, protrude, start
    source: wordnet30
  • hit a pop-fly(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He popped out to shortstop.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a sharp explosive noise(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The cork of the champagne bottle popped.
    source: wordnet30
  • fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise(verb.competition)
    Example:
    The soldiers were popping.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to make a sharp explosive sound(verb.perception)
    Example:
    He popped the champagne bottle.
    source: wordnet30
  • appear suddenly or unexpectedly(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The farm popped into view as we turned the corner.
    He suddenly popped up out of nowhere.
    Synonym:
    crop up, pop up
    source: wordnet30
  • put or thrust suddenly and forcefully(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pop the pizza into the microwave oven.
    He popped the petit-four into his mouth.
    source: wordnet30
  • release suddenly(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pop the clutch.
    source: wordnet30
  • hit or strike(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He popped me on the head.
    source: wordnet30
  • drink down entirely(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    They popped a few beer after work.
    Synonym:
    belt down, bolt down, down, drink down, kill, pour down, toss off
    source: wordnet30
  • take drugs, especially orally(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound(verb.change)
    Example:
    The child popped the balloon.
    source: wordnet30
  • burst open with a sharp, explosive sound(verb.change)
    Example:
    The balloon popped.
    This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven.
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound; as, the muskets popped away on all sides.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To thrust or push suddenly; to offer suddenly; to bring suddenly and unexpectedly to notice; as, to pop one's head in at the door.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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