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adjective
1.
(of books, usually children's books) having pieces of artwork fastened to the pages so that when the page is opened, a three-dimensional cutout or object is formed and, sometimes, movement of a picture element, such as a door opening, can be activated by pulling a tab.
2.
of or being a device that ejects or raises a finished or used item from the top: a pop-up toaster.
3.
of or pertaining to a device, mechanism, or object that rises or pivots from a concealed or recessed position to its operating position: a camera with a pop-up electronic flash; a car with pop-up headlights.
4.
popping up, as from an appliance or object: pop-up waffles heated in the toaster; a pop-up gauge for indicating when the turkey is done.
5.
noting or pertaining to a store, restaurant, etc., that temporarily takes over a vacant space and does business there for a short time: a pop-up store selling Halloween costumes.
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6.
Computers. appearing suddenly and temporarily in a new window within or on top of an open window: Right-click to get a pop-up menu. There are tools to block pop-up ads.
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noun
7.
a pop-up book.
8.
something, as a partially cut out or spring-mounted illustration in a children's book, that unfolds or springs up when opened or otherwise activated; pop-out: a Christmas card with a pop-up of santa claus.
9.
Baseball. pop fly.
10.
a pop-up store, restaurant, etc.
11.
Computers. a pop-up message, menu, etc.: Press the hot key and the pop-up will appear.

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Origin:
1860–65 for def. 9; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pop up
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pop

1   [pop] verb, popped, pop·ping, noun, adverb, adjective
verb (used without object)
1.
to make a short, quick, explosive sound: The cork popped.
2.
to burst open with such a sound, as chestnuts or corn in roasting.
3.
to come or go quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly: She popped into the kitchen to check the stove.
4.
to shoot with a firearm: to pop at a mark.
5.
to protrude from the sockets: The news made her eyes pop.
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6.
Baseball.
a.
to hit a pop fly (often followed by up).
b.
to pop out.
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verb (used with object)
7.
to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound.
8.
to cause to burst open with such a sound.
9.
to open suddenly or violently: to pop the hood on a car; to pop the tab on a beer can.
10.
to put or thrust quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly: He popped the muffins into the oven.
11.
Informal. to cause to fire; discharge: He popped his rifle at the bird.
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12.
to shoot (usually followed by at, off, etc.): He popped off bottles with a slingshot.
13.
British Slang. to pawn.
14.
Informal.
a.
to take or swallow (pills), especially in excess or habitually; take orally in a compulsive or addictive way: Popping all those pills will land him in the hospital.
b.
to eat in a continual or thoughtless manner, as snack foods: popping peanuts at the movies.
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noun
15.
a short, quick, explosive sound.
16.
a popping.
17.
a shot with a firearm.
18.
Informal. soda pop.
19.
a drink or portion of an alcoholic beverage, as a drink of whiskey or a glass of beer: We had a couple of pops on the way home.
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20.
Baseball. pop fly.
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adverb
21.
with an explosive sound: The balloon went pop.
22.
quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly: Pop, the door flew open!
adjective
23.
Informal. unexpected; without prior warning or announcement: The teacher gave us a pop quiz.
Verb phrases
24.
pop for, Slang. to pay or buy for oneself or another, especially as a gift or treat; spring for: I'll pop for the first round of drinks.
25.
pop off, Informal.
a.
to die, especially suddenly.
b.
to depart, especially abruptly.
c.
to express oneself volubly or excitedly and sometimes irately or indiscreetly: He popped off about the injustice of the verdict.
26.
pop out, Baseball. to be put out by hitting a pop fly caught on the fly by a player on the opposing team.
27.
pop up, Baseball. to hit a pop fly.
Idioms
28.
a pop, Slang. each; apiece: five orchids at $30 a pop.
29.
pop in, Informal. to visit briefly and unexpectedly; stop in; drop by: Maybe we'll pop in after the movie.
30.
pop the question, Informal. to propose marriage: They dated for two years before he popped the question.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English (noun) poppe a blow; (v.) poppen to strike; of expressive orig.

Synonyms
3. appear, burst.

Regional variation note
18. See soda pop.

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Word Origin & History

pop
"father," 1838, chiefly Amer.Eng., shortened from papa (1681), from Fr. papa, from O.Fr., a children's word, similar to L. pappa. Form poppa is recorded from 1897.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary

pop definition


  1. tv.
    to hit or strike someone. : She popped him lightly on the shoulder.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Idioms & Phrases

pop up

Suddenly appear, as in After a brief warm spell all the flowers popped up, or He's constantly popping up where he's least expected.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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