bop
word
/ˈbɑp/
/bˈɒp/
Definition
To bop means to hit something gently or lightly, or to dance energetically, especially to pop or upbeat music. It is often used in informal settings.
Usage & Nuances
Informal/slang. As a verb, 'bop' can mean both 'hit lightly' and 'dance energetically.' It's common to say 'bop along to music' or 'give someone a bop on the head (playful).' As a noun, it means a light hit or a catchy song. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: golpecito - bailar (informal)Portuguese (BR): tapinha - dançar (informal)Portuguese (PT): pancadinha - dançar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 轻敲 - 跳舞（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 輕敲 - 跳舞（非正式）Hindi: हल्का सा थपका - नाचना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ضربة خفيفة - يرقص (غير رسمي)Bengali: হালকা আঘাত - নাচা (উৎসাহীভাবে)Russian: слегка ударить - танцевать энергичноJapanese: 軽くたたく - ノリノリで踊るVietnamese: đánh nhẹ - nhảy (năng động)Korean: 가볍게 치다 - 신나게 춤추다Turkish: hafifçe vurmak - enerjik dans etmekUrdu: ہلکا سا مارنا - جوش سے ناچناIndonesian: memukul ringan - menari dengan penuh semangat
Example Sentences
He gave his friend a friendly bop on the arm.
basic
Let's bop to the music!
basic
She loves to bop her head when her favorite song plays.
basic
That new track is a real bop!
natural
Watch out or you'll get a bop on the nose!
natural
Everyone was bopping around at the party last night.
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