pope |
(often cap.) the bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church. [3 definitions] |
popeyed |
having bulging, wide-open eyes, as in astonishment or disbelief. |
pop fly |
in baseball, a high fly ball in or near the infield area, usu. one that can be caught easily; pop-up; pop. |
popgun |
a toy gun from which a pellet or cork is shot by compressed air with a loud pop. |
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] |