Pop

/pɑːp/ verb

Pop means to make a short, quick, sometimes explosive sound, like a balloon bursting or popcorn cooking. Informally, it can also mean to go or put something somewhere quickly, often for a short time.

Probably of imitative origin, copying the sound of a small explosion or burst. It has been used in English since at least the 14th century with various sound-related senses.

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