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Definition of pop
popped
;popping
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
1a : to go, come, or appear suddenly —often used with up images popping up on the screen pop in for a visitb : to escape or break away from something (such as a point of attachment) usually suddenly or unexpectedly
2 : to make or burst with a sharp sound a balloon popped
pop the question
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Examples of pop in a Sentence
We heard the sound of corks popping as the celebration began.
One of the buttons popped off my sweater.
Guns were popping in the distance.
We popped some popcorn in the microwave.
The popcorn is done popping.
I didn't mean to say that—it just popped out.
Her shoulder popped out of its socket.
He opened the box, and out popped a mouse.
If you are busy, I can pop back in later.
My neighbor popped in for a visit.
Origin and Etymology of pop
Middle English poppen, of imitative origin
pop
Definition of pop
a pop
1 : for each one : apiece tickets at $10 a pop
2 : for each attempt rushed for an average of five yards a pop
First Known Use of pop
1591
First Known Use of pop
circa 1625
Origin and Etymology of pop
short for poppa
pop
Definition of pop
1 : popular pop music: such asa : of or relating to popular music pop singerb : of or relating to the popular culture disseminated through the mass media pop psychology pop grammarians pop society
2a : of or relating to pop art pop painterb : having, using, or imitating themes or techniques characteristic of pop art pop movie
Examples of pop in a Sentence
uninterested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
Origin and Etymology of pop
by shortening
First Known Use of pop
1935
pop
Definition of pop
population
POP
Definition of POP
point of purchase
Financial Definition of POP
pop
What It Is
Public offering price (POP) refers to the price at which shares of a company are issued in an initial public offering (IPO)
How It Works
When a company issues stock for the first time as part of an IPO, the underwriting investment bank is responsible for determining the stock's public offering price (POP). The POP is based on numerous variables including, but not limited to, the stock prices of similarly-valued companies in the same industry, the issuing company's growth potential and the issuing company's current value as expressed by its financial statements.
Why It Matters
The prices of stocks established in the market are determined by supply and demand. A POP, by contrast, is determined by fiat and reflects how a few individuals believe a share's worth of a company should be valued rather than what investors would necessarily be willing to pay based on market forces.
POP Defined for English Language Learners
pop
playDefinition of pop for English Language Learners
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: to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise
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: to make a short, loud noise
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: to cook (popcorn)
pop
Definition of pop for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to things that are popular and often talked about on television, in newspapers, etc.
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: of or relating to popular music
POP Defined for Kids
Definition of pop for Students
popped
;popping
1 : to burst or cause to burst with a short loud sound The balloon popped.
2 : to cause to open suddenly Blackbeard slid a hidden button and popped up the lid. — Jon Scieszka, The Not-So-Jolly Roger
3 : to go, come, or appear suddenly or unexpectedly Let's pop in for a visit. An idea popped into my head.
4 : to put into or onto quickly or suddenly I popped a grape into my mouth.
5 : to stick out Their eyes were popping with surprise.
6 : to shoot with a gun
7 : 1hit[1]
Learn More about pop
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Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for pop Spanish Central: Translation of pop Nglish: Translation of pop for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of pop for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pop
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