Meaning
To burst with a short, sharp sound.
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Word origin
An imitative word, made from the short sharp noise itself.
- Origin
- Imitative
- Root
- pop
Grammar
Examples
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"Popped" is the past form. Note the double p.
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The word sounds like the noise it names.
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In British English, "pop out" means to go somewhere quickly.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 10: pop, suspect, church and 7 more words.