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   pop

   /pɒp/

   verb

   • 1. make a light explosive sound: "corks popped and glasses tinkled" Similar go banggo off with a banggo offcracksnapburstexplode
   • ▪ cause (something) to burst, making a light explosive sound: "they were popping balloons with darts"
   • ▪ (of a person's ears) make a small popping sound within the head as pressure is equalized, typically because of a change of altitude: "my ears popped in the lift"
   • ▪ heat (popcorn or another foodstuff) until it bursts open: "the hot-air popper pops 4 quarts of popcorn in 5 minutes"
   • 2. go somewhere for a short time, often without notice: "she popped in to see if she could help" Similar godrop by/in/into/roundstop byvisitinformal:tootlewhipnip
   • ▪ put or move (something) somewhere quickly: "he popped his head around the door" Similar putplaceslipslidepushstickrestdepositsetlaysettlelocateinstalldropshovehangpositionarrange
   • ▪ move, appear, or emerge suddenly: "a head popped out of the back of the wagon"
   • ▪ release, open, or engage (something) quickly or suddenly: North American "he pulled a can of beer from the refrigerator and popped its tab"
   • 3. (of a person's eyes) open wide and appear to bulge, especially with surprise: "the man's eyes popped in disbelief"
   • 4. appear brighter or more striking in juxtaposition with something of a different or complementary colour: "she added a slick of red lipstick to make the outfit pop"
   • 5. take or inject (a drug): informal "Williams had spent his life hitting the bottle and popping pills"
   • 6. pawn (something): informal British "I wouldn't ever sell it—I popped it"

   noun

   • 1. a light explosive sound: "there were a few pops, perhaps from pistols" Similar bangcracksnapboomexplosionreport
   • 2. a sweet fizzy drink such as lemonade: informal "a bottle of pop" Similar fizzy drinksoft drinkcarbonated drinksodabellywashinformal:scoosh
   • 3. a patch of bright colour: "I like wearing a neutral outfit with one pop of yellow"
   • 4. a ball hit high in the air but not far from the home plate, providing an easy catch: "he caught a pop fly for the third out of the seventh inning"

   adverb

   • 1. with a light explosive sound: "the champagne went pop"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘a blow, knock’ and ‘to strike’): imitative.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POP definition: 1. modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic…. Learn more.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › what-is-pop3-post-office-protocol-version-3What is POP3 (Post Office Protocol Version 3)? - GeeksforGeeks

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   Feb 6, 2024 · What is POP? POP stands for Post Office Protocol. The POP protocol was published in the year 1984. POP has been updated two times namely “POP2” and “POP3”. The POP protocol is an Internet Standard Protocol that works on the application layer. It is used to get an access email from the mail server.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › popPop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to strike or knock sharply : hit. popped him in the jaw. 2. : to push, put, or thrust suddenly or briefly. pops a grape into his mouth. She popped her head in the door. Pop the pastry in the oven for ten minutes. 3. : to cause to explode or burst open. popped some popcorn. pop the trunk. 4. : to fire at : shoot. 5.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / pɑːp / uk / pɒp / pop noun (MUSIC) Add to word list. A2 [ U ] ( formal popular music) modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic equipment, and easy to listen to and remember: pop music. a pop concert / song. What do you want to listen to - jazz, classical, or pop?

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'pop' Word Frequency. pop. (pɒp ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense pops , present participle popping , past tense, past participle popped. 1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] Pop is modern music that usually has a strong rhythm and uses electronic equipment.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › popPOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Pop definition: to make a short, quick, explosive sound. See examples of POP used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpop noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of pop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › popPop - definition of pop by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To cause to make a sharp bursting sound. 2. To cause to open with a sharp bursting sound: popped the hood of the car to check the oil. 3. To cause to explode with a sharp bursting sound: popped the balloon. 4.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOP | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    to quickly put something in a particular place: Can you pop the pizza in the oven? pop out/up. to move quickly and suddenly, especially out of something. Phrasal verbs. pop up. noun. uk / pɒp / us. pop noun (MUSIC) A2. modern music with a strong beat which is popular with young people. pop noun (SOUND) a short sound like a small explosion.

11. promusicianhub.com › what-is-pop-musicWhat Is Pop Music? Definition, Types, Characteristics, Examples

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    Apr 4, 2024 · To put it simply, Pop music refers to whatever songs are relevant and trending at a given time. It’s the music that’s always playing on the radio or has a video with millions of views.