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noun (1)

Definition of popnext
as in bang
a loud explosive sound the soda can opened with a sharp pop

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pop

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noun (2)

as in dad
a male human parent ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are

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pop

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verb

ˈpäp How to pronounce pop (audio)
1
as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all

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2
as in to snap
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash

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3
as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive popping popcorn over a campfire

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4
as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables

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pop

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adjective

as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out

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Recent Examples of pop
Verb
Here’s a prime example of a more cryptic style of clue that sometimes pops up in late-week puzzles. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Packing over a billion vibrant shades powered by Quantum Dot technology and Dolby Vision HDR, every scene pops with stunning realism. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
And a few hours later (and a little further left of pop stardom’s center), two other artists with highly devout followings also drew signifcant buzz for teaming up on record for the first time. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 As the extent of Zimbardo’s manipulation came to light, the 1971 study lost credibility in academic circles, even as its pop-cultural legend kept growing. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
  1. bang
  2. dad
  3. explode
  4. snap
  5. smash
  6. shoot
  7. fashionable
  8. boom
Noun
  • Swift's signature bangs were brushed to one side, swooping over one brow.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Soft, easy bangs Curtain bangs like Daisy Edgar-Jones’s are still a favorite.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of bang
Noun
  • Remember, parents with kids this age are also the ones that are still living with their mom and dad, have to have coloring books and fidget toys at work to settle their nerves and focus and flat out refuse to grow up.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Every single person, apart from me and him and the guy who plays his dad, are all real people.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of dad
Verb
  • Riley then capped the game with just over 6 minutes left, hitting the outside lane to explode for a 72-yard touchdown run and the final 31-10 lead.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Blue dials have been a favorite among watchmakers (and collectors) for decades, but the sheer variety of hues coming out of Switzerland has exploded in recent years.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of explode
Verb
  • The Jayhawks had their 58-game homecourt win streak in exhibitions snapped.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs continued their dominance over Baylor with a 17-6 victory last Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco, snapping the Bears’ four-game winning streak.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • Protests last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police.
    — ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Rioters last weekend smashed their way into stores, targeting sneakers, athletic wear and sporting goods on streets that run off the city’s central Duomo square.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of smash
Verb
  • Investigators said the deputy attempted to run away before Reaves shot him four times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Wyandotte County deputy fatally shot The shooting happened in the 2600 block of South 30th Street as law enforcement officers were providing protection for a woman moving out of a house, police said at the time.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of shoot
Adjective
  • There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Noun
  • So, too, is the way objects react when a fusion reaction booms nearby.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement is the latest chapter in a Beatles boom, 56 years after the band’s breakup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
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