Pronunciation: /pɑp ɔf/

Definitions of pop off

verb to speak or act in a disrespectful or aggressive manner

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon will pop off if you squeeze it too hard.

A2 I saw a fight break out at the party, but it didn't escalate to the point where punches were actually popped off.

B1 The lid of the container popped off when I tried to open it.

B2 The singer's performance really popped off at the concert last night.

C1 The movie premiere really popped off with all the celebrities in attendance.

C2 The fireworks display popped off with a spectacular finale that lit up the night sky.

adverb in a sudden or explosive manner

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon will pop off if you squeeze it too hard.

A2 I saw the fireworks pop off in the distance.

B1 The singer's performance really made the crowd pop off.

B2 The party didn't really pop off until later in the evening.

C1 The debate between the two politicians really made sparks pop off.

C2 The tension in the room was palpable, waiting for something to pop off.

Examples of pop off in a Sentence

formal The pressure caused the lid to pop off the container.

informal I told him to stop annoying me before I pop off.

slang She's always ready to pop off at anyone who crosses her.

figurative His anger was bubbling under the surface, ready to pop off at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of pop off

past tense

popped

plural

pop offs

comparative

more pop off

superlative

most pop off

present tense

pop off

future tense

will pop off

perfect tense

have popped off

continuous tense

is popping off

singular

pop off

positive degree

very pop off

infinitive

to pop off

gerund

popping off

participle

popping off

Origin and Evolution of pop off

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'pop off' likely originated from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and gained popularity in hip hop culture.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is showing off or acting aggressively, the term 'pop off' has evolved to also mean to speak out or react strongly in a situation.