pops
word · lemma: pop
/ˈpɑps/
pahps
/pˈɒps/
pops
Definition
'Pops' is most often the third-person singular form of 'pop'. It can mean making a short sharp sound, moving or appearing suddenly, or, in informal use, it can be a word for 'father'.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. Common patterns include 'balloon pops', 'name pops up', and 'he pops in/out/by'. As a noun meaning 'dad', 'Pops' is informal and affectionate. Don't confuse it with 'soda pop'; that is a different noun use.
Spanish: explota - aparece de repente - papá (informal)Portuguese (BR): estoura - aparece de repente - pai (informal)Portuguese (PT): rebenta - aparece de repente - pai (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 砰地响 - 突然出现 - 爸爸（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 砰地響 - 突然出現 - 爸爸（非正式）Hindi: चट से फूटता है - अचानक प्रकट होता है - पापा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: يصدر صوت فرقعة - يظهر فجأة - أبي (غير رسمي)Bengali: ফেটে যায় - দ্রুত চলে আসে - হঠাৎ দেখা দেয় - বাবা (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: лопается - появляется - заскакивает - папа (разговорное)Japanese: 弾ける - 現れる - ひょっこり来る - 親父（くだけた表現）Vietnamese: nổ - xuất hiện - ghé qua - ba (thân mật)Korean: 터진다 - 갑자기 나타난다 - 잠깐 들르다 - 아빠 (친근한 표현)Turkish: patlar - aniden ortaya çıkar - uğrar - baba (samimi kullanım)Urdu: پھٹتا ہے - اچانک آنا - والد (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: meletus - muncul - mampir - Ayah (akrab)
Example Sentences
The balloon pops when you touch it with a pin.
basic
His name pops up on my phone.
basic
My Pops makes great coffee.
basic
She pops in every Friday to say hi.
natural
A new idea pops into my head when I'm walking.
natural
He pops out for five minutes and comes back with snacks.
natural