pop

Definition (noun): an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Definition (noun): a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

Example: in New England they call sodas tonics

Definition (noun): a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

Definition (noun): music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock’n’roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love

Definition (verb): bulge outward

Example: His eyes popped

Definition (verb): hit a pop-fly

Example: He popped out to shortstop

Definition (verb): make a sharp explosive noise

Example: The cork of the champagne bottle popped

Definition (verb): fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

Example: The soldiers were popping

Definition (verb): cause to make a sharp explosive sound

Example: He popped the champagne bottle

Definition (verb): appear suddenly or unexpectedly

Example: The farm popped into view as we turned the corner

Definition (verb): appear suddenly or unexpectedly

Example: He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

Definition (verb): put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

Example: pop the pizza into the microwave oven

Definition (verb): put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

Example: He popped the petit-four into his mouth

Definition (verb): release suddenly

Example: pop the clutch

Definition (verb): hit or strike

Example: He popped me on the head

Definition (verb): drink down entirely

Example: He downed three martinis before dinner

Definition (verb): drink down entirely

Example: She killed a bottle of brandy that night

Definition (verb): drink down entirely

Example: They popped a few beer after work

Definition (verb): take drugs, especially orally

Example: The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves

Definition (verb): cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

Example: The child popped the balloon

Definition (verb): burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

Example: The balloon popped

Definition (verb): burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

Example: This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven

Definition (adjective): (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

Definition (adverb): like a pop or with a pop

Example: everything went pop