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.
ruЯ люблю поп-музыку.
deIch mag Popmusik.
This popcorn tastes stale. I wonder when it was popped.
Цей попкорн на смак несвіжий. Цікаво, коли його приготували.
ruУ этого попкорна несвежий вкус. Странно, когда он был приготовлен.
My favorite music is pop music.
ruБольше всего мне нравится поп-музыка.
deMeine Lieblingsmusik ist Popmusik.
Tom is a famous pop star.
ruТом — знаменитая поп-звезда.
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