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

Examples of pop off in a Sentence

he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 2
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Tyler was down there to enjoy the fireworks show, but noticed the sea of young people lingering around and popping off more once the city's event ended. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 July 2025 In fact, your social life is likely popping off now and in the weeks ahead. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025 Ross pops off the screen in a way that Thorne unfortunately doesn’t. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025 The doctor tried four times, but the suction cup popped off twice, the family said. Olivia Lloyd, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pop off

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pop off was in 1764

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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20off. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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