pop up — to appear suddenly or unexpectedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to appear suddenly or unexpectedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːp ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My ex keeps popping up in my Instagram suggestions - awkward!
- New problems pop up every time we fix the old ones.
- A pop-up restaurant appeared in our neighborhood and disappeared after a month.
pop up
VERB[/pɑːp ʌp/]
to appear suddenly or unexpectedly
to appear suddenly or unexpectedly
While trying to top up, new chances pop up at the shop up for sale!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrasal verb 'pop up' emerged in the 20th century as a combination of 'pop' (to burst or spring forth suddenly) and 'up' (upward direction), creating the meaning 'to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.' The term acquired a new technological sense with the digital age, referring to pop-up windows that suddenly appear on computer screens.
Breakdown
pop (sudden appearance, bursting forth) + up (upward direction); the combination creates the phrasal verb meaning 'to appear abruptly' or 'to emerge suddenly into view.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ex keeps popping up in my Instagram suggestions - awkward!”
“New problems pop up every time we fix the old ones.”
“A pop-up restaurant appeared in our neighborhood and disappeared after a month.”
“My mom pops up at my apartment without warning, usually when it's messiest.”
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