pop off

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Definition
  1. Verb (Informal):
    • To die: A casual, often humorous or irreverent euphemism for dying.
    • To leave quickly or suddenly: To depart in a hurry or without much notice.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (To die):

    • He was a tough old bird, but he finally popped off last week at ninety-five.
    • In the movie, the villain pops off after a long chase scene.

  • Verb (To leave quickly):

    • I have to pop off now, or I'll miss my train.
    • She just popped off to the store to get some milk.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pop off (at someone)": To speak to someone in a sudden, angry, or critical way.
    • He's in a bad mood, so don't say anything that might make him pop off at you.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pop (verb): To make a short, sharp sound; to go somewhere quickly and briefly (e.g., ).
  • Pop-off (noun, informal): An instance of speaking angrily or complaining loudly.
    • His latest pop-off on social media caused a lot of controversy.
Synonyms
  • To die: Pass away, kick the bucket (informal), expire.
  • To leave quickly: Dash off, run off, bolt.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pop out: To go out for a short time.
    • I'm just popping out for some fresh air.
  • Pop in: To visit briefly.
    • Feel free to pop in for a cup of tea anytime.
Related Idioms
  • Pop your clogs (UK, informal): To die.
    • I'll be wearing this old hat until I pop my clogs.
Verb
  1. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
    • She died from cancer
    • The children perished in the fire
    • The patient went peacefully
    • The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102
  2. leave quickly

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