pop-off
Definition
Noun: - A person who speaks carelessly or impulsively without thinking: "pop-off" refers to an individual who makes hasty, thoughtless remarks, often in a brash or unguarded manner. This usage is primarily informal and American English.
Usage Examples
- (He speaks without considering the consequences.)
- (Avoid speaking impulsively.)
Advanced Usage
- "to pop off" (verb phrase): While the noun "pop-off" describes a person, the related verb phrase "to pop off" means to speak angrily or abruptly, or to die suddenly (slang).
- She popped off at the waiter for the slow service. (She spoke angrily and abruptly.)
- The old man popped off in his sleep last night. (He died suddenly, informal.)
Variants and Related Words
Pop-off (adj): describing speech or behavior that is rash or unthinking.
- His pop-off comments got him into trouble. (His impulsive remarks caused problems.)
Pop (v): to make a sudden, sharp sound; also informal for "to say something suddenly."
- He popped a question without warning. (He asked suddenly.)
Synonyms
- Blabbermouth: a person who talks too much or reveals secrets.
- Hothead: someone who acts or speaks rashly out of anger.
- Windbag: a person who talks at length without substance (less specific to impulsiveness).
Phrasal Verbs
Pop off: to speak in a sudden, angry, or impulsive manner.
- She popped off at her boss and regretted it later. (She spoke angrily without thinking.)
Pop out: to leave quickly or briefly.
- I'll pop out for a coffee and be right back. (Leave momentarily.)
Related Idioms
Shoot one's mouth off: to talk carelessly or boastfully.
- He always shoots his mouth off at parties, saying things he shouldn't. (Speaks without caution.)
Open one's big mouth: to say something one should not, often revealing a secret or making an inappropriate comment.
- I opened my big mouth and mentioned the surprise party. (Spoke impulsively.)