pop off
verb
popped off; popping off; pops off
1
a
: to die unexpectedly
b
: to leave suddenly
2
: to talk thoughtlessly and often loudly or angrily
Examples of pop off in a Sentence
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 2
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—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Manhole covers had popped off, and a lost dog didn’t know which way to walk.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
The head pops off and is dishwasher-safe, which helps keep it clean and extend its life.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
Fourth of July has come and gone, but digital fireworks are still popping off thanks to the hundreds of Amazon Prime Day deals going right now.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 July 2025
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20off. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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