Main Entry: ¹pop

Pronunciation: \ˈpäp\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): popped; pop·ping

Etymology: Middle English poppen, of imitative origin

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 : to strike or knock sharply : hit
2 : to push, put, or thrust suddenly and often deftly <pops a grape into her mouth> <popped in a CD>
3 : to cause to explode or burst open <popped some popcorn> <pop the trunk>
4 : to fire at : shoot
5 : to take (pills) especially frequently or habitually
6 : to open with a pop <pop a cold beer>intransitive verb 1 a : to go, come, or appear suddenly —often used with up <images popping up on the screen> <pop in for a visit> b : to escape or break away from something (as a point of attachment) usually suddenly or unexpectedly
2 : to make or burst with a sharp sound <a balloon popped>
3 : to protrude from the sockets <eyes popping with amazement>
4 : to shoot with a firearm
5 : to hit a pop fly —often used with up or out

— pop the question : to propose marriage