noun
an informal term for a father
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- probably derived from baby talk
noun
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
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- in New England they call sodas tonics
noun
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
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noun
music of general appeal to teenagers
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pop music
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- a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
verb
bulge outward
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- His eyes popped
verb
hit a pop-fly
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- He popped out to shortstop
verb
make a sharp explosive noise
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- The cork of the champagne bottle popped
verb
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
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- The soldiers were popping
verb
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
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- He popped the champagne bottle
verb
appear suddenly or unexpectedly
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crop up
pop up
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- The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
- He suddenly popped up out of nowhere
verb
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
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- pop the pizza into the microwave oven
- He popped the petit-four into his mouth
verb
release suddenly
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- pop the clutch
verb
hit or strike
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- He popped me on the head
verb
drink down entirely
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toss off
bolt down
belt down
pour down
down
drink down
kill
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- He downed three martinis before dinner
- She killed a bottle of brandy that night
- They popped a few beer after work
verb
take drugs, especially orally
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- The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
verb
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
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- The child popped the balloon
verb
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
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- The balloon popped
- This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
adjective
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
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adverb
like a pop or with a pop
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- everything went pop