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(n) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
(n) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"
(n) a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
(n) 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
(r) like a pop or with a pop; "everything went pop"
(s) (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
(v) bulge outward; "His eyes popped"
(v) hit a pop-fly; "He popped out to shortstop"
(v) make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped"
(v) fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; "The soldiers were popping"
(v) cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle"
(v) appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere"
(v) put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth"
(v) release suddenly; "pop the clutch"
(v) hit or strike; "He popped me on the head"
(v) drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work"
(v) take drugs, especially orally; "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves"
(v) cause to burst with a lound, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon"
(v) burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"

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