pop
To make a pop, or sharp, quick soundTo make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.
» I like pop music.
Ich mag Popmusik.
Я люблю поп-музыку.
Я люблю попсу.
Я люблю поп-музику.
Meaning
21 senses(intransitive)To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.
The muskets popped away on all sides.
ploppen
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
(ergative)To burst (something) with a popping sound.
The boy with the pin popped the balloon.
This corn pops well.
platzen lassen
ло́патьсяlópatʹsja, ло́пнутьlópnutʹ, хло́патьxlópatʹ
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
(ergative, figuratively)To broach or open (something) in a way that is instantaneous or sudden and that often (literally or notionally) involves a popping sound; to remove (the closure, the lid or top) from something so as to open it in this manner.
pop the hood
pop the cork
(intransitive, usually)To enter, or issue forth, with a quick, sudden movement; to move from place to place suddenly; to dart.
A rabbit popped out of the hole.
(Australia, UK, transitive)To place (something) (somewhere); to move or position (something) with a short movement.
Just pop it in the fridge for now.
He popped his head around the door.
сова́тьsovátʹ, су́нутьsúnutʹ
(intransitive, often, usually)To make a short trip or visit.
I'm just popping round to the newsagent.
I'll pop by your place later today.
vorbeischauen
(intransitive)To stand out; to be distinctive to the senses.
This colour really pops.
(transitive)To hit (something or someone).
He popped me on the nose.
hit or strike
(slang, transitive)To shoot (usually somebody) with a firearm.
(intransitive, slang, vulgar)To ejaculate; to orgasm.
(transitive)To remove (a data item) from the top of a stack.
(intransitive, slang)To give birth.
Examples
359 sentencesI like pop music.
Я люблю поп-музику. — deniko
ruЯ люблю поп-музыку. — marafon
deIch mag Popmusik. — al_ex_an_der
This popcorn tastes stale. I wonder when it was popped.
Цей попкорн на смак несвіжий. Цікаво, коли його приготували. — Ahha
ruУ этого попкорна несвежий вкус. Странно, когда он был приготовлен. — corvard
My favorite music is pop music.
ruБольше всего мне нравится поп-музыка. — Hellerick
deMeine Lieblingsmusik ist Popmusik. — MUIRIEL
Tom is a famous pop star.
ruТом — знаменитая поп-звезда. — ktoy21lang
When did Tom pop the question?
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 4
Origin
From Middle English pop, poppe (“a blow; strike; buffet”) (> Middle English poppen (“to stFrom Middle English pop, poppe (“a blow; strike; buffet”) (> Middle English poppen (“to strike; thrust”, verb)), of onomatopoeic origin – used to describe the sound, or short, sharp actions. The physics sense is part of a facetious sequence "snap, crackle, pop", after the mascots of Rice Krispies cereal.
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Forms
pops, popping, popped, poppedPhrasal verbs
7 phrasal verbs- pop offзробити, робитиTo leave and return in a short time.
- pop outпочати, починатиTo leave a room or building with the expectation of returning soon.
- pop upTo come up with a "pop" sound.
- pop onTo turn on.
- pop inTo pay a visit in an impromptu manner.
- pop downTo place on a surface.
- pop forTo pay for (something) as a special treat or a gift; to spring for.
Synonyms
15 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle