Inside the Universes

'Pop'

[dad.n.01] as in: an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

'Pop'

[pop.n.02] as in: a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

Examples:
in New England they call sodas tonics

'Pop'

[pop.n.03] as in: a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

'Pop'

[pop_music.n.01] as in: 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

'Pop'

[start.v.14] as in: bulge outward

Examples:
His eyes popped

'Pop'

[pop.v.02] as in: hit a pop-fly

Examples:
He popped out to shortstop

'Pop'

[pop.v.03] as in: make a sharp explosive noise

Examples:
The cork of the champagne bottle popped

'Pop'

[pop.v.04] as in: fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise

Examples:
The soldiers were popping

'Pop'

[pop.v.05] as in: cause to make a sharp explosive sound

Examples:
He popped the champagne bottle

'Pop'

[crop_up.v.01] as in: appear suddenly or unexpectedly

Examples:
The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
He suddenly popped up out of nowhere

'Pop'

[pop.v.07] as in: put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

Examples:
pop the pizza into the microwave oven
He popped the petit-four into his mouth

'Pop'

[pop.v.08] as in: release suddenly

Examples:
pop the clutch

'Pop'

[pop.v.09] as in: hit or strike

Examples:
He popped me on the head

'Pop'

[toss_off.v.02] as in: drink down entirely

Examples:
He downed three martinis before dinner
She killed a bottle of brandy that night
They popped a few beer after work

'Pop'

[pop.v.11] as in: take drugs, especially orally

Examples:
The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves

'Pop'

[pop.v.12] as in: cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound

Examples:
The child popped the balloon

'Pop'

[pop.v.13] as in: burst open with a sharp, explosive sound

Examples:
The balloon popped
This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven

'Pop'

[popular.s.03] as in: (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

'Pop'

[pop.r.01] as in: like a pop or with a pop

Examples:
everything went pop