pop Synonyms
Another word for pop
• verb (Context 1)
To make or cause to make a light, sharp explosive sound, often by bursting open.
"Several balloons popped when they brushed against the rough brick wall."
• noun (Context 2)
Commercial popular music, typically characterized by catchy melodies, a strong rhythmic beat, and wide appeal to a general audience.
"The festival features a diverse lineup of rock, indie, and synth-driven pop music."
• adjective (Context 3)
Relating to commercial popular music or modern mass culture.
"She grew up listening to classic popular songs on the radio."
• verb (Context 4)
To go, come, or appear somewhere quickly, suddenly, or for a brief visit.
"I am going to drop in into the bakery on my way home to pick up some bread."
• noun (Context 5)
A light, sharp, explosive sound, such as that made by a bursting balloon or a cork being drawn from a bottle.
"The champagne cork came out with a loud bang."
• verb (Context 6)
To put, thrust, or place something quickly and casually in a specified position.
"She popped a peppermint into her mouth before entering the meeting."
• noun (Context 7)
A sweetened, carbonated non-alcoholic beverage; a soft drink.
"We stopped at the convenience store to buy a bag of ice and a six-pack of soda."
• noun (Context 8)
An informal, affectionate term for one's father, or a familiar form of address for an older man.
"My dad taught me how to repair bicycles in our garage."
• adjective (Context 9)
Occurring unexpectedly or without prior warning, especially of a school quiz or visit.
"The teacher surprised the students with a surprise quiz on Friday morning."
• verb (Context 10)
To bulge out wide or appear vividly striking (especially of eyes or colors).
"The bright yellow frame really makes the painting stand out against the gray wall."
• interjection (Context 11)
Used to imitate or represent a sudden, light explosive sound or abrupt action.
"Just prick the bubble with a pin and—bang!—it disappears."
• verb (Context 12)
To heat kernels of corn or similar grains until they burst open into a light, fluffy mass.
"We popped a large bowl of corn to eat while watching the movie."
• adjective (Context 13)
Accessible to the general public rather than restricted to academic or technical specialists.
"He reads a lot of popular psychology books in his spare time."
• noun (Context 14)
A single instance, item, or unit of cost (usually in the phrase 'a pop').
"Concert tickets were selling for two hundred dollars a apiece."
• adverb (Context 15)
With a sudden, sharp explosive sound or abrupt movement.
"bang went the cork, and everyone cheered to celebrate the new year."
Opposites of pop
The opposite of pop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: