as in thumps
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it
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as in slaps
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 bops
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Will the soundtrack contain new bops?
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
One of the highlights of Latin urban music’s singles era, Daddy Yankee rightfully recognized the appeal of flooding the zone with bops and signed up for one of the catchiest.
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Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood.
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Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
19 Dec. 2025
Both are anthemic bro country bops in English.
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Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s pivot from moonlighting in wan folk-pop and trop-house bops to topping international charts is due in part to a steamier approach conveniently timed to her signing to Island Records in 2021.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
The album is filled with a dozen catchy, fun pop bops.
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Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
While the show earns points for its soundtrack overflowing with Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo bops, its driving force lies in the compelling performances of its young ensemble.
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James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
All in all, the show bops along quite tastily.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Will the soundtrack contain new bops?
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
One of the highlights of Latin urban music’s singles era, Daddy Yankee rightfully recognized the appeal of flooding the zone with bops and signed up for one of the catchiest.
—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood.
—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
19 Dec. 2025
Both are anthemic bro country bops in English.
—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s pivot from moonlighting in wan folk-pop and trop-house bops to topping international charts is due in part to a steamier approach conveniently timed to her signing to Island Records in 2021.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
The album is filled with a dozen catchy, fun pop bops.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
While the show earns points for its soundtrack overflowing with Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo bops, its driving force lies in the compelling performances of its young ensemble.
—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Everything bops breezily along, stopping occasionally to have Dek growl maxims about strength through domination, and observe a decapitation or two.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bops
Noun
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.
Verb
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
Noun
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
Verb
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
Noun
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Rapp, up on Taft Point, heard two thuds.
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Likewise, the score by Tony Doogan leans too heavily on generic electronic thuds, the kind that segue into a commercial break cliffhanger and an ad for blood pressure medicine.
Verb
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From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
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This knocks Europe out in a single shot.
Noun
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Clark and Bonner famously got into it during a physical postseason clash in 2024, including shoves and swipes.
Verb
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The boy smacks him in the mouth and then immediately starts crying.
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An attack rears its ugly head, and the security team smacks it down.
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“Bops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bops. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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