Synonyms of bop

bop 1 of 2

noun

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blow
• thump
• hit
• slap
• swipe
• thud
• punch
• whack
• knock
• poke
• pound
• stroke
• smack
• lick
• bang
• spank
• slam
• beat
• clap
• clip
• chop
• rap
• swat
• hook
• bat
• switch
• smash
• kick
• lash
• sock
• crack
• belt
• slug
• stripe
• bash
• biff
• wham
• swing
• hack
• cuff
• pelt
• box
• plump
• bust
• pick
• thwack
• buffet
• pounding
• dab
• stinger
• knee
• welt
• clout
• wallop
• fillip
• haymaker
• licking
• whop
• larrup
• beating
• douse
• hand
• counter
• left
• roundhouse
• right
• body blow
• whip
• sucker punch
• counterstroke
• hammering
• whipping
• uppercut
• shiver
• counterblow
• thrashing
• rabbit punch
• knockdown
• one-two
• counterpunch
• knockout
• KO
• pummeling
• sidewinder
• battering
• pasting
• flogging
• cudgeling
• drubbing
• kayo
• clobbering
• cruncher
• walloping
• bludgeoning
• bastinado
• right-hander
• lambasting

bop

2 of 2

verb

ˈbäp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hit
• smack
• slap
• knock
• bang
• slam
• punch
• clap
• whack
• strike
• bat
• clip
• swipe
• pound
• crack
• thump
• kick
• rap
• bob
• nail
• bash
• swat
• lick
• tap
• poke
• box
• tag
• zap
• hammer
• clobber
• slug
• shove
• push
• jab
• bludgeon
• chop
• smite
• sock
• flick
• thwack
• clout
• clock
• whale
• belt
• bonk
• stab
• wallop
• bust
• bump
• biff
• paste
• stroke
• slog
• beat
• pummel
• bung
• maul
• rough
• stamp
• hang one on
• mangle
• pepper
• butt
• knee
• batter
• slash
• cuff
• drub
• pelt
• bunt
• prod
• lash
• buffet
• lambaste
• fell
• whip
• bean
• dump
• deck
• cream
• cane
• floor
• scuff
• lace
• club
• conk
• jostle
• brain
• spear
• pommel
• thrash
• flail
• cudgel
• knock down
• switch
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• level
• sap
• sledge
• sucker punch
• sledgehammer
• flog
• rabbit-punch

Example Sentences

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

Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

The handful of cops were bopping to Michael Jackson. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026