pop meaning | definition of pop at WebDictionary.co.uk

(adj) (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

(adv) like a pop or with a pop; "everything went pop"

(noun) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"

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

(verb) bulge outward; "His eyes popped"

hit a pop-fly; "He popped out to shortstop"

make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped"

fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; "The soldiers were popping"

cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle"

appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere"

put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth"

release suddenly; "pop the clutch"

hit or strike; "He popped me on the head"

drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work"

take drugs, especially orally; "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves"

cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon"

burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"

Meaning of pop