pop off

verb

popped off; popping off; pops off

intransitive verb

1

a

: to die unexpectedly

b

: to leave suddenly

2

: to talk thoughtlessly and often loudly or angrily

Synonyms

• check out
• conk (out)
• croak [slang]
• decease
• demise
• depart
• die
• drop
• end
• exit
• expire
• fall
• flatline
• go
• kick in [slang]
• kick off [slang]
• part
• pass (on)
• pass away
• peg out [chiefly British]
• perish
• step out
• succumb

Examples of pop off in a Sentence

he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 2

Recent Examples on the Web

Actor and comedian Andy Richter appeared when Dust Bunny rid himself of the grime and popped off his disguise. —Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2024

First of all, did anyone notice the lack of physical space between the women once Laurel started popping off on Cara? —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2024

The below-the-line comments have been popping off on our coverage, showing how deeply people are engaged with writer Gaiman’s productions. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1a