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Meaning of the word pop in English

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pop

US /pɑːp/
UK /pɒp/
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Noun

1.

a sudden, sharp, explosive sound

Example:
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The balloon burst with a loud pop.
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There was a sudden pop as the cork came out of the bottle.
Synonym:
bang crack snap burst explosion
2.

a carbonated soft drink

Example:
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Would you like a can of pop?
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I prefer diet pop over regular.
Synonym:
soda soft drink fizzy drink coke
3.

popular music, typically in a commercial, accessible style and often contrasted with rock or classical music

Example:
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She loves listening to pop music.
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The band plays a mix of rock and pop.
Synonym:
popular music chart music

Verb

1.

make a sudden, sharp, explosive sound

Example:
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The champagne cork popped loudly.
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The corn popped in the hot oil.
Synonym:
burst snap crack explode
2.

go somewhere for a short time, often suddenly and unexpectedly

Example:
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I'm just going to pop to the shop.
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Can you pop over to my place later?
Synonym:
dash nip run slip dart
3.

put or place (something) quickly or suddenly

Example:
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She popped the letter in the mailbox.
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He popped a pill into his mouth.
Synonym:
place put insert slip drop

Adjective

of or relating to popular music

Example:
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She's a big fan of pop culture.
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The concert featured many pop artists.
Synonym:
popular mainstream commercial

Adverb

with a sudden, sharp, explosive sound

Example:
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The balloon went pop!
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The cork came out pop.
Synonym:
suddenly abruptly quickly
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