Antonyms for pop for


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pop
Phonetic Transcription : pÉ’p


Definition of pop for

Origin :
  • "a hit with an explosive sound," c.1400, of imitative origin. Meaning "flavored carbonated beverage" is from 1812.
  • A new manufactory of a nectar, between soda-water and ginger-beer, and called pop, because 'pop goes the cork' when it is drawn. [Southey, letter, 1812]
  • Sense of "ice cream on a stick" is from 1923 (see popsicle). Meaning "the (brief) time of a 'pop'" is from 1530s. Pop goes the weasel, a country dance, was popular 1850s in school yards, with organ grinders, at court balls, etc.
  • As in foot the bill : verb pay for
  • As in entertain : verb accommodate visitors

Synonyms for pop for

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