How to Pronounce "take a pop at"
expression
TAYK-uh-PAHP-at
TAYK-uh-POP-at
Definition
To try to physically hit someone (informal), or to criticize or attack someone verbally. Used mostly in British English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɑp/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɒp/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-PAHP-at
UK
TAYK-uh-POP-at
Listen in Context
He tried to take a pop at me during the argument.
Some people like to take a pop at politicians online.
The player got angry and tried to take a pop at his rival.
She loves to take a pop at celebrities in her blog posts.