pops

Meanings

Noun

• an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
• a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
• music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
• Father, dad.
• A man old enough to be the speaker's father.
• plural of pop (the sound and related meanings)

Verb

• bulge outward
• hit a pop-fly
• make a sharp explosive noise
• fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
• cause to make a sharp explosive sound
• appear suddenly or unexpectedly
• put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
• release suddenly
• hit or strike
• drink down entirely
• take drugs, especially orally
• cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
• burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
  • "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"
• third-person singular simple present indicative of pop

Synonyms

belt down, bolt down, bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, crop up, dad, dada, daddy, down, drink down, kill, pa, papa, pappa, pop, pop music, pop out, pop up, popping, pour down, protrude, soda, soda pop, soda water, start, tonic, toss off