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
a fan popping off at the referee
Examples of pop off in a Sentence
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 2
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Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The arm of prospect Patrick Mahomes popped off the film, through a deep shot that traveled 60 yards in the air or what seemed like an effortless sidearm flick.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, two extendable bars pop off the frame to clip in and lock securely to the tent’s base.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
This is the week where conversations turn flirty, your writing or content pops off, and even casual chats feel charged with charm.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The arm of prospect Patrick Mahomes popped off the film, through a deep shot that traveled 60 yards in the air or what seemed like an effortless sidearm flick.
—Sam McDowell 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, two extendable bars pop off the frame to clip in and lock securely to the tent’s base.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
This is the week where conversations turn flirty, your writing or content pops off, and even casual chats feel charged with charm.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pop off
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20off. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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