pop definition

1. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
• examples: in New England they call sodas tonics
2. a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
3. 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
4. hit a pop-fly
• examples: He popped out to shortstop
5. make a sharp explosive noise
• examples: The cork of the champagne bottle popped
6. fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
• examples: The soldiers were popping
7. cause to make a sharp explosive sound
• examples: He popped the champagne bottle
8. put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
• examples: pop the pizza into the microwave oven
• examples: He popped the petit-four into his mouth
9. release suddenly
• examples: pop the clutch
10. hit or strike
• examples: He popped me on the head
11. take drugs, especially orally
• examples: The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves
12. cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
• examples: The child popped the balloon
13. burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
• examples: The balloon popped
• examples: This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven
14. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
15. like a pop or with a pop
• examples: everything went pop