Synonyms for pop for
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pop |
| Phonetic Transcription : pÉ’p |
Top 10 synonyms for pop for Other synonyms for the word pop for
- be host
- bear the cost
- bear the expense
- do the honors
- finance
- give a party
- harbor
- have a do
- have a get-together
- have company
- have guests
- have visitors
- house
- lodge
- nourish
- pay the bill
- pick up the check
- pick up the tab
- pop for
- put up
- quarter
- receive
- recreate
- redeem
- room
- show hospitality
- spring for
- throw a party
- wine and dine
Définition 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
Antonyms for pop for
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