an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

[ Syn: dad , dada , daddy , pa , papa , pappa ]

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; in New England they call sodas tonics

[ Syn: soda , soda pop , soda water , tonic ]

a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

[ Syn: popping ]

music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rocknroll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love

[ Syn: pop music ]

like a pop or with a pop; everything went pop'

(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

[ Syn: popular ]

bulge outward; His eyes popped

[ Syn: start , protrude , pop out , bulge , bulge out , bug out , come out ]

drink down entirely; He downed three martinis before dinner; She killed a bottle of brandy that night; They popped a few beer after work

[ Syn: toss off , bolt down , belt down , pour down , down , drink down , kill ]

take drugs, especially orally; The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves'

cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; The child popped the balloon'

burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; The balloon popped; This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven'

hit a pop-fly; He popped out to shortstop'

make a sharp explosive noise; The cork of the champagne bottle popped'

fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; The soldiers were popping'

cause to make a sharp explosive sound; He popped the champagne bottle'

appear suddenly or unexpectedly; The farm popped into view as we turned the corner; He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

[ Syn: crop up , pop up ]

put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; pop the pizza into the microwave oven; He popped the petit-four into his mouth'

release suddenly; pop the clutch'

hit or strike; He popped me on the head'