pop
UK: pɒp | US: pɑːp
n. 1. A short, sharp, explosive sound.
n. 2. Informal term for carbonated soft drink (e.g., "soda pop").
n. 3. (Abbreviation) Popular music or culture.
v. 1. To make or cause to make a sudden burst of sound.
v. 2. To appear or happen suddenly.
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The word "pop" is purely onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a quick burst or explosion (e.g., a cork popping). Its extended meanings (e.g., "soda pop," "popular music") derive from colloquial usage, where the sound metaphorically represents effervescence or sudden prominence. As a monomorphic word, it cannot be split into smaller meaningful morphemes.
The balloon made a loud pop when it burst.
She prefers pop over classical music.
He opened the bottle, and the cork popped out.
A new café popped up downtown last week.
In the 1960s, pop art became a major cultural movement.