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