pop on
phrasal verb
popped on; popping on; pops on
British, informal
: to put on (clothing) quickly
pop on a hat
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Eventually, even the wealthiest, most able and eager donor tires of seeing the same number pop on their caller ID.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
Hints of orange make this color pop on deep skin tones.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
The dollar has popped on the announcement.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Water main breaks are popping on Thursday in Southeast Michigan, continuing a trend that started during the recent burst of winter weather.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
Hints of orange make this color pop on deep skin tones.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
The dollar has popped on the announcement.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Water main breaks are popping on Thursday in Southeast Michigan, continuing a trend that started during the recent burst of winter weather.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pop on
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“Pop on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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