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noun

Definition of bopnext
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it

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verb

ˈbäp How to pronounce bop (audio)
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner she playfully bopped him on the head

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Recent Examples of bop
Noun
The rest of the contest unfolded in its usual technicolor parade of heavy metal, dance bops and power ballads. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 16 May 2026 The recent yacht rock renaissance has elevated the profile of both the song and of singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, restoring its status as a certifiable bop after years spent wandering in the desert of unintentional camp. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Verb
With four nights at sea starting at $176, get ready for a value-forward trip of sunbathing across the Bahamas and Ocean Cay, Florida, or the Caribbean, bopping around Europe's cultural sites, or dog sledding in Alaska. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Carlile is having a total blast smiling and bopping through it, and bandmates Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby’s harmonies are divine. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bop
  1. blow
  2. hit
  3. thump
  4. smack
  5. slap
  6. knock
  7. swipe
  8. bang
Noun
  • On top of that, Jensen Huang's resignation Thursday as Nvidia CEO in the fallout of an affair scandal dealt another blow to investor confidence, making Anthropic's IPO even more of a litmus test of investor appetite for the sector.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
  • With a population exceeding 110 million people, over 40 million more than France, Congo is the most populous nation where French is the official language and its withdrawal would mark a significant blow to the Francophonie organization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • The 25-year-old former 19th-round draft pick hit 25 home runs and 29 home runs in 125 games between three levels.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Netanyahu denied that Israel was responsible for worsening conditions for Palestinians in Gaza's tent camps, which have been hit by severe winter flooding.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • An eerie soundscape, marked by a persistent thump reminiscent of a body hitting the water, suffuses the film.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The brutalist thump of drummer Moe Tucker renders the showmen in Led Zeppelin and the Who irrelevant.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of thump
Verb
  • O’Connell told the students a stalk of celery is responsible for the smacking sound.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In September 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft smacked into a cosmic rock named Dimorphos at a speed of around 14,000 miles per hour.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of smack
Noun
  • Communicating entirely through percussive movements and sounds and enough slaps to make the Three Stooges envious, the wild-haired creatures mainly seem to be auditioning for their own big-screen spin-off to compete with the Minions.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • During initial ride tests, mechanical chain slap and drivetrain vibrations echoed loudly through the structure, creating a persistent clattering that detracts from any quiet ride through nature.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of slap
Verb
  • For current homeowners who have enjoyed massive appreciation (with or without a mortgage) and have thought about selling to move up, down or out of town, opportunity may be knocking soon.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The following day, a third victim reported he was assaulted near the concert stage after being knocked to the ground in a mosh pit, according to the police statement.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Silver-white eye shadow coated her lids, paired with dramatic lashes and a swipe of eyeliner on the inner crease of her eyes.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The suits mark the latest turn in a yearslong legal fight between retailers, which want to cut swipe fees, and financial institutions, which have challenged those efforts.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of swipe
Verb
  • As the agents stood outside the emergency room entrance, a large crowd of protesters began to converge at the hospital, some banging pots and recording the interaction on their phones.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Theorists have been banging our heads on the two-component Hubbard model for decades, yet there are still major open questions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
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