Pop

(noun) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk. Synonyms: dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop.

(noun) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring. Synonyms: pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic. Examples: "In new england they call sodas tonics."

(noun) a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork. Synonyms: pop, popping.

(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. Synonyms: pop music, pop.

(verb) bulge outward. Synonyms: start, protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out, come out. Examples: "His eyes popped."

(verb) hit a pop-fly. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "He popped out to shortstop."

(verb) make a sharp explosive noise. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "The cork of the champagne bottle popped."

(verb) fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "The soldiers were popping."

(verb) cause to make a sharp explosive sound. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "He popped the champagne bottle."

(verb) appear suddenly or unexpectedly. Synonyms: crop up, pop up, pop. Examples: "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner." "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere."

(verb) put or thrust suddenly and forcefully. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "Pop the pizza into the microwave oven." "He popped the petit-four into his mouth."

(verb) release suddenly. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "Pop the clutch."

(verb) hit or strike. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "He popped me on the head."

(verb) drink down entirely. Synonyms: toss off, pop, bolt down, belt down, pour down, down, drink down, kill. Examples: "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. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves."

(verb) cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "The child popped the balloon."

(verb) burst open with a sharp, explosive sound. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "The balloon popped." "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven."

(adj) (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people). Synonyms: popular, pop.

(adv) like a pop or with a pop. Synonyms: pop. Examples: "Everything went pop."