Pop
Definition
(v) : To make a sudden sound or appear suddenly.
Example
"(n) : I heard a loud pop coming from the kitchen."
"(v) : The balloon popped suddenly and surprised everyone in the room."
"(v) : She popped into the shop quickly before heading home."
Explanation
Pop is a word with several everyday meanings, and its meaning depends on how it is used. As a noun, it means a short, sharp sound, like the noise made when a balloon bursts, a bottle opens, or something cracks suddenly. As a verb, it means to make that short, sharp sound. The word pop is also used to describe sudden movement or appearance that lasts only a short time. Because of this, people casually say they will pop into a place when they plan to go quickly and leave soon. In daily language, pop also refers to popular music that is easy to enjoy and widely liked. The word is informal and is used more often in spoken English than in formal writing.