pop

Universal Words noun, verb, adjective, adverb noun music 1 (also pop music) [U] modern popular music of the sort that has been popular since the 1950s, usually with a strong rhythm and simple tunes: rock, pop and soul father 2 [sing.] (informal, especially AmE) used as a word for 'father', especially as a form of address: Hi, Pop! sound 3 [C] a short sharp explosive sound: The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. drink 4 [U] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a sweet FIZZY drink (= with bubbles) that is not alcoholic verb (-pp-) make sound 1 to make a short explosive sound; to cause sth to make this sound: [V] the sound of corks popping * Flashbulbs were popping all around them. [also VN] 2 to burst, or make sth burst, with a short explosive sound: [VN] She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her. [also V] go quickly 3 [V+adv./prep.] (BrE, informal) to go somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time: I'll pop over and see you this evening. * Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? put quickly 4 [VN+adv./prep.] (informal, especially BrE) to put sth somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time: He popped his head around the door and said hello. * I'll pop the books in (= deliver them) on my way home. appear suddenly 5 [V+adv./prep.] to suddenly appear especially when not expected: The window opened and a dog's head popped out. * An idea suddenly popped into his head. * (computing) The menu pops up when you click twice on the mouse. of ears 6 [V] if your ears pop, the pressure in them suddenly changes when going up or down in a plane, etc. of eyes 7 [V] if your eyes pop or pop out, they suddenly open fully because you are surprised or excited: Her eyes nearly popped out of her head when she saw them. take drugs 8 [VN] (informal) to take a lot of a drug, regularly: She's been popping pills for months. IDIOMS pop your clogs (BrE, humorous) to die pop the question (informal) to ask sb to marry you PHRASALVERBS pop off (informal) to die pop sth<->on (BrE, informal) 1 to put on a piece of clothing: I'll just pop on a sweater and meet you outside. 2 to turn on a piece of electrical equipment adjective [onlybeforenoun] music / style 1 connected with modern popular music: a pop band / concert / group / singer / song / star / video 2 made in a modern popular style: pop culture adverb IDIOMS go pop (BrE) to burst or explode with a sudden short sound: The balloon went pop. * If you eat any more, you'll go pop!