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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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bop

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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
  • Miller counts his share of backers on the right, and his elevation will deliver a boost to Trump’s faithful after the resounding blow of Tuesday’s election.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The visit marked the first in-person contact between Russian and US officials since Tuesday’s midterm elections, when Democrats ousted Republicans from control of Congress in a blow to Trump.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Moderna just hit a new high The stock is up about 36% in a month.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Because their immune systems are still developing, influenza can hit them hard and fast and can quickly spiral into serious complications including pneumonia, extreme dehydration, brain inflammation or death.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • But the knock on them has been the lack of thump in their lineup.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 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
  • Nutella, dulce de leche, cheesecake bites and the mini chocolate chips all got smacked with Stop Sales.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson met him there, timing his jump to match the guard at the peak of his trajectory and smack the ball away with his right hand.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 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
  • Notably, Wendy’s let rival Burger King surpass it in US sales this year, knocking it down to the country’s third-biggest burger chain.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • After its first outing, Clinton got a handrail to hold onto because the crowd’s reaction had nearly knocked him off the platform.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Cher seems unbothered by Michael Douglas’ recent swipe at her 1988 Academy Award win.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The color-changing formula swipes on clear, then adapts to your skin’s pH to reveal a personalized pink hue.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of swipe
Verb
  • Plus, Skullcandy's Crusher Bass technology utilizes dedicated bass drivers to really give you a head-banging experience, sending bone-shattering bass pulsating through your skull.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • And although the set wasn’t particularly long, Charli rocked it, sending heads banging everywhere.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bang

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