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pop [ˈpɑːp]

1 pop verb
  • to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise
  • to make a short, loud noise
  • to cook (popcorn)

2 pop noun
  • a short, loud sound
  • soda pop
  • pop fly

3 pop adjective
  • of or relating to things that are popular and often talked about on television, in newspapers, etc.
  • of or relating to popular music

4 pop noun
  • music that is popular
  • an orchestra that plays popular music—used in names

5 pop noun
  • a person's father—usually singular
  • —used as a form of address for an old man