How do you use "pop" in a sentence?

The balloon popped when it hit the ceiling. She loves listening to pop music. I'll just pop to the shops for some milk.

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Q: What does "pop" mean?

A sudden sound, popular music, or to go quickly 'Pop' has multiple meanings: a short, sharp sound; popular music; a fizzy drink (in some dialects); or to go somewhere quickly. As a verb, it means to make a sudden sound, burst, or to move quickly. It's a versatile informal word.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: A sudden sound, popular music, or to go quickly

砰（声），流行音乐，突然出现

estallido, música pop, ir rápidamente

ポン（という音）、ポップ（音楽）、ひょいと行く

펑(하는 소리), 팝(음악), 잠깐 가다

'Pop' has multiple meanings: a short, sharp sound; popular music; a fizzy drink (in some dialects); or to go somewhere quickly. As a verb, it means to make a sudden sound, burst, or to move quickly. It's a versatile informal word.

「pop」有多种含义：短促的爆裂声；流行音乐；汽水（在某些方言中）；或者快速去某处。作为动词，它意味着发出突然的声音、爆裂或快速移动。这是一个多用途的非正式词汇。

«Pop» tiene múltiples significados: un sonido corto y agudo; música popular; una bebida gaseosa (en algunos dialectos); o ir a algún lugar rápidamente. Como verbo, significa hacer un sonido repentino, explotar o moverse rápidamente. Es una palabra informal versátil.

「pop」には複数の意味があります：短く鋭い音、ポピュラー音楽、炭酸飲料（一部の方言）、またはどこかに素早く行くこと。動詞として、突然音を立てる、破裂する、または素早く動くことを意味します。多用途なインフォーマルな言葉です。

'pop'은 여러 뜻을 가집니다. 짧고 날카로운 소리, 대중음악, 탄산음료(일부 방언), 또는 어딘가에 잠깐 가는 것을 뜻합니다. 동사로는 갑작스러운 소리를 내다, 터지다, 빠르게 이동하다를 의미합니다. 다용도로 쓰이는 비격식 단어입니다.

Examples

The balloon popped when it hit the ceiling.
气球碰到天花板砰地一声爆了。
El globo estalló cuando golpeó el techo.
風船が天井に当たってパンと割れました。
풍선이 천장에 부딪혀 펑 하고 터졌습니다.
She loves listening to pop music.
她喜欢听流行音乐。
A ella le encanta escuchar música pop.
彼女はポップ音楽を聴くのが大好きです。
그녀는 팝 음악 듣는 것을 아주 좋아합니다.
I'll just pop to the shops for some milk.
我去商店买点牛奶就回来。
Voy un momento a las tiendas a por leche.
ちょっと牛乳を買いにお店に行ってきます。
우유 좀 사러 잠깐 가게에 다녀올게요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Imitative origin, first recorded in the late 14th century to describe a sharp, sudden sound. The sense of popular music is shortened from 'popular' (1862). The drink sense (soda pop) refers to the popping sound of opening a bottle.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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