| popinjay |
a vain, frivolous, and talkative person. |
| poplar |
any of several fast-growing deciduous trees, such as the aspen or cottonwood. [3 definitions] |
| poplin |
a finely ribbed fabric, usu. made of cotton, used for clothing, draperies, and upholstery. |
| pop music |
popular music with, typically, a strong and singable tune, which is often accompanied by a rhythm suitable for informal dancing. It is usually performed by relatively small musical groups. Pop music is usually distinguished from classical music, religious music, jazz, and country music. |
| pop off |
(informal) to leave suddenly or unexpectedly. [3 definitions] |
| popover |
a light, puffed, hollow muffin made with flour, eggs, and milk. |
| popper |
something or someone that pops, such as a container or apparatus used for heating popcorn. |
| poppet |
an intake or exhaust valve that can rapidly plug or unplug an opening, often driven by a spring for rapid repetition; poppet valve. [2 definitions] |
| poppethead |
the tailstock or headstock of a lathe; poppet. |
| poppet valve |
see "poppet." |
| poppy |
any of several related plants grown in temperate climates that bear brightly colored flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple, or white. [3 definitions] |
| poppycock |
(informal) nonsense or foolishness. |
| poppy seed |
the seed of the poppy plant, used as a garnish or filling in baking. |
| Popsicle |
trademark for sweetened, flavored water or juice frozen around one or a pair of flat wooden sticks. |
| pop star |
a successful and famous performer of popular music. |
| pop the question |
(informal) to make a proposal of marriage. |
| pop-top |
denoting or having a top that can be popped open, usu. with a pull tab, as on vacuum-packed cans. [3 definitions] |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place; population. [2 definitions] |
| popular |
widely liked or enjoyed; regarded favorably by many. [3 definitions] |
| popular culture |
the part of culture, esp. the realms of the arts, entertainment, and fashion, that appeals to or is consumed by the masses and is often commercially-driven. |
| popular front |
a political coalition of various leftist and centrist parties struggling against fascism and promoting social reform. |