Pop-Under

Pronunciation: /pɑp-ˈʌndər/

Definitions of pop-under

noun a type of online advertisement that opens in a new browser window underneath the current window

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pop-under ad while browsing the internet.

A2 The pop-under window suddenly appeared on my screen.

B1 Pop-under ads can be annoying for users.

B2 Many websites use pop-under ads to generate revenue.

C1 The effectiveness of pop-under advertising strategies is debated among marketers.

C2 Adblockers have made it more difficult for pop-under ads to reach their target audience.

adjective describing the type of online advertisement that opens in a new browser window underneath the current window

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pop-under ad on a website.

A2 Pop-under ads can be annoying when browsing online.

B1 The pop-under window kept appearing while I was trying to read an article.

B2 I installed an ad blocker to prevent pop-under ads from popping up.

C1 Some websites use pop-under ads to generate additional revenue.

C2 I find pop-under ads to be intrusive and disruptive to my browsing experience.

Examples of pop-under in a Sentence

formal The website displayed a pop-under ad when the user clicked on a link.

informal I hate it when those annoying pop-under ads keep popping up.

slang I can't stand those pop-under ads that sneak up on you.

figurative The unexpected pop-under of emotions caught her off guard.

Grammatical Forms of pop-under

• past tense: popped under
• plural: pop-unders
• comparative: more pop-under
• superlative: most pop-under
• present tense: pop-under
• future tense: will pop-under
• perfect tense: have popped under
• continuous tense: is popping under
• singular: pop-under
• positive degree: pop-under
• infinitive: to pop-under
• gerund: popping under
• participle: popped under

Origin and Evolution of pop-under

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pop-under' originated in the world of online advertising as a variation of the more common 'pop-up' ads.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to ads that would open in a new browser window behind the current window, the term 'pop-under' has evolved to encompass any type of advertisement that appears beneath the main browser window and is only visible after the main window is closed.