popt

Verb

pop (third-person singular simple present pops, present participle popping, simple past and past participle popped)

1. (intransitive) To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.
   • The muskets popped away on all sides.
2. (ergative) To burst (something) with a popping sound.
   • The boy with the pin popped the balloon.
3. (ergative, figuratively, literal) To broach or open (something) in a way that is instantaneous or sudden and that often (literally or notionally) involves a popping sound; to remove (the closure, the lid or top) from something so as to open it in this manner.
   • pop the hood
4. (intransitive, usually, out, upon) To enter, or issue forth, with a quick, sudden movement; to move from place to place suddenly; to dart.
   • A rabbit popped out of the hole.
5. (Australia, UK, transitive) To place (something) (somewhere); to move or position (something) with a short movement.
   • Just pop it in the fridge for now.

   Synonyms:

   nip

6. (intransitive, often, usually, round, along, in) To make a short trip or visit.
   • I'm just popping round to the newsagent.

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