pop off
To leave and return in a short timeTo leave and return in a short time.
» It popped off.
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9 senses(informal, intransitive)To leave and return in a short time.
I'm just popping off to the shops to pick up some bread.
leave quickly
(informal, intransitive)To die suddenly.
(informal, transitive)To kill someone.
(transitive)To fire or launch (a shot, projectile, or missile), especially singly or in small bursts.
(derogatory, informal, intransitive, usually)To speak frankly.
popping off at the mouth
(informal, intransitive)To release flatulence, generally in short rapid succession.
(transitive)To thrust away, or put off promptly.
to pop one off with a denial
(UK, informal, transitive)To turn off.
Pop that light off, will you?
(intransitive, slang)To perform extremely well (in a video game or other activity).
After changing my mouse sensitivity, I immediately started popping off.
Pop off, queen!
Examples
1 sentencesIt popped off.
Forms
pops off, popping off, popped off, popped off| Base form | pop off · to pop off |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | pops off |
| Present participle | popping off |
| Past simple | popped off |
| Past participle | popped off |
irregular
Phrasal 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
102 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb