: a blow (as with the fist or a club) that strikes a person
1
: jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and constant shifting of accent and often played at very rapid tempos
2
bopper
noun
bopped; bopping
1
: to go quickly or unceremoniously : pop
bop into the corner store
—often used with off
2
: to dance or shuffle along to or as if to bop music
Synonyms
Verb (1)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- belt
- biff
- bludgeon
- bob
- bonk
- box
- bust
- clap
- clip
- clobber
- clock
- clout
- crack
- hammer
- hit
- knock
- nail
- paste
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slog
- slug
- smack
- smite
- sock
- strike
- swat
- swipe
- tag
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- whack
- whale
- zap
Noun (1)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Examples of bop in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Send any news, comments, three years to bop around space, and your best take on Irish coffee to talk@qz.com.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
From there, bop back over to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and check out the rest of Hogsmeade before circling back around the park and hitting any other attractions on your list.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Rambling has learned that the 35-year-old eatery, which has been bopping around various locations in recent years before settling on its current spot on Sunset Boulevard, has started collecting a surcharge just to taste a wine before ordering it, anywhere from $3 to $8, depending on the vintage.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
In videos posted to TikTok, Perry bops her head to the track and belts out the song’s chorus, as Rita Ora grooves next to her.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
Strawberry, Pop-Tarts’ oversized edible mascot, spent the entirety of the game bopping around with glee.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
While Britney stans are holding tight to their Timberlake grudge, the pop icon is bopping along to his musical comeback.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2024
In March, 2021, after the President stumbled while climbing the stairs to board Air Force One, the New York Post aggregated the inevitable memes, including one that showed former President Donald Trump driving a golf ball that bopped Biden in the back of the head.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
Alex Kessler, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
In the bop, the artists go back and forth about moving on from their past relationships and being on another level.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
There’s just different kinds of bops for different reasons.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
Fan voting will determine this year’s best lyrics, best music video, best fan army, social star award, favorite tour photographer, TikTok bop of the year, favorite on screen, favorite tour style and favorite debut album.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
Related On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the pair of high-profile bops and whether either has a chance to debut atop next week’s Hot 100.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2024
While Barbie mostly features dance bops and bubble gum fare from mood-boosting VIPs (Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX), ice queen Billie Eilish came in clutch with its emotional apex.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2023
Eden Muñoz, for example, spoke about an upcoming bop with Alejandro Sanz, while Michelle Maciel unveiled a heartfelt tune with Yahritza y Su Esencia, slated for April.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
At first glance, many appear to be possible break-up songs, or songs about difficulties in a relationship, with a few possible new love bops thrown in.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
Verb
Accompanying Mama Odie was a bopping Juju, a snake companion who was bouncing over a plate of beignets, forked tongue hanging out in a dry but convincing drool.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Send any news, comments, three years to bop around space, and your best take on Irish coffee to talk@qz.com.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
From there, bop back over to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and check out the rest of Hogsmeade before circling back around the park and hitting any other attractions on your list.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Rambling has learned that the 35-year-old eatery, which has been bopping around various locations in recent years before settling on its current spot on Sunset Boulevard, has started collecting a surcharge just to taste a wine before ordering it, anywhere from $3 to $8, depending on the vintage.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
In videos posted to TikTok, Perry bops her head to the track and belts out the song’s chorus, as Rita Ora grooves next to her.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
Strawberry, Pop-Tarts’ oversized edible mascot, spent the entirety of the game bopping around with glee.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
While Britney stans are holding tight to their Timberlake grudge, the pop icon is bopping along to his musical comeback.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2024
In March, 2021, after the President stumbled while climbing the stairs to board Air Force One, the New York Post aggregated the inevitable memes, including one that showed former President Donald Trump driving a golf ball that bopped Biden in the back of the head.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
Noun
From infectious bops to poignant ballads, each track boasted a unique country twist, taking listeners on a diverse musical odyssey across its 27-song roster.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
In the bop, the artists go back and forth about moving on from their past relationships and being on another level.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
There’s just different kinds of bops for different reasons.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
Fan voting will determine this year’s best lyrics, best music video, best fan army, social star award, favorite tour photographer, TikTok bop of the year, favorite on screen, favorite tour style and favorite debut album.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
Related On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the pair of high-profile bops and whether either has a chance to debut atop next week’s Hot 100.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2024
While Barbie mostly features dance bops and bubble gum fare from mood-boosting VIPs (Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX), ice queen Billie Eilish came in clutch with its emotional apex.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2023
Eden Muñoz, for example, spoke about an upcoming bop with Alejandro Sanz, while Michelle Maciel unveiled a heartfelt tune with Yahritza y Su Esencia, slated for April.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
At first glance, many appear to be possible break-up songs, or songs about difficulties in a relationship, with a few possible new love bops thrown in.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
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