Dictionary definition · 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; happen unexpectedly"The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"
adjective
- (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
adverb
- like a pop or with a pop"everything went pop"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).