pop
🇺🇸
/pɑːp/
🇬🇧
/pɒp/
noun
A2
a type of popular music with simple tunes and strong rhythm
I love listening to pop music on the radio.
R
a short, sharp sound like something bursting
The balloon made a loud pop when it burst.
R
a sweet, fizzy drink with bubbles
Kids love drinking pop at parties.
R
a word for father, used when speaking to him
Hi Pop, can you help me with my homework?
adjective
A2
related to popular music
She is a famous pop singer.
R
made in a modern, popular style
Pop art uses bright colors and simple shapes.
verb
C1
to make a short, sharp sound
The firecrackers pop loudly during celebrations.
C1
to burst something with a popping sound
Be careful not to pop the bubble wrap too loudly.
C1
to go somewhere quickly or for a short time
I'll pop to the store to buy some milk.
C1
to put something somewhere quickly
Pop the cookies in the oven for 10 minutes.
C1
to appear suddenly
A message will pop up on your screen.
R
when ears feel pressure change in planes
My ears always pop when the plane takes off.
R
when eyes open wide in surprise
His eyes popped when he saw the surprise party.
R
to take drugs regularly
He pops painkillers for his back pain.
R
to open the hood of a car
Can you pop the hood so I can check the engine?
translation
a type of popular music with simple tunes and strong rhythm; a short, sharp sound like something bursting; a sweet, fizzy drink with bubbles; a word for father, used when speaking to him
related to popular music; made in a modern, popular style
to make a short, sharp sound; to burst something with a popping sound; to go somewhere quickly or for a short time; to put something somewhere quickly; to appear suddenly; when ears feel pressure change in planes; when eyes open wide in surprise; to take drugs regularly; to open the hood of a car
Word Forms
3rd Present
pops
Past
popped
Perfect
popped
Progressive
popping
Plural
pops