pop

/pɑp/
adjective
  1. Relating to popular culture or popular music.
    • She is a huge fan of pop culture and knows all the latest trends.
    • His style is very pop, with bright colors and bold patterns.
    • The museum had an exhibit on pop art from the 1960s.
verb
  1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
    • The cork popped loudly when she opened the champagne.
    • The balloon will pop if you poke it with a pin.
    • I heard the popcorn start to pop in the microwave.
  2. To go, come, or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
    • A message popped up on my phone screen.
    • He popped his head around the door to say hello.
    • She decided to pop into the store for a quick look.
  3. To put or move something quickly or with a small effort.
    • I'll just pop this dish in the oven for a few minutes.
    • She popped the letter into an envelope and sealed it.
    • He popped the candy into his mouth.
  4. To burst or cause to burst with a popping sound.
    • The heat caused the can to pop open.
    • Be careful not to pop the blister on your foot.
    • The child popped all the bubbles in the bath.
noun
  1. A short, sharp, explosive sound.
    • There was a pop as the tire blew out on the highway.
    • We heard a loud pop and then the lights went out.
    • The firecracker made a series of small pops.
  2. A sweet, carbonated soft drink; soda.
    • In some parts of the US, people call it soda, not pop.
    • She bought a bottle of orange pop from the vending machine.
    • Would you like a can of pop with your pizza?
  3. Popular music, especially as a commercial genre.
    • Pop stars often have huge followings on social media.
    • The band's new album is a mix of pop and rock.
    • She loves listening to pop on the radio.
  4. A father (informal term of address).
    • Pop always makes the best pancakes on Sunday mornings.
    • My pop taught me how to fish when I was young.
    • Hey Pop, can you help me fix my bike?
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