as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she playfully bopped him on the head
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Recent Examples of bop
John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The fact that people have fallen so deeply in love with this irresistibly upbeat bop is not surprising, but why the slow burn?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
The cameras didn’t just catch mammals, and in May 2023, one camera trap triggered four times as a bopping, blue and red head came into frame, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After two LPs that weaved mellow pop rock and sleek, danceable indie bops — 2019’s Twenty Twenty and 2022’s Decide — he’s taken a heartfelt leap into retro-Seventies and Eighties-loving territory with the impressive The Crux.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The fact that people have fallen so deeply in love with this irresistibly upbeat bop is not surprising, but why the slow burn?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Just bopping in the studio now and then to throw down some ideas.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
The cameras didn’t just catch mammals, and in May 2023, one camera trap triggered four times as a bopping, blue and red head came into frame, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bop
Noun
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If approved, the cuts would served a devastating blow to the U.N., which is already struggling as other governments also cut contributions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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While salmon sperm facials and injections aren’t new in Eastern skincare, the lure of it all is just now hitting the US.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Cardinals have enough right-handed thump (especially with Herrera) to utilize Burleson at his strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Verb
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With two outs and a runner on in the fourth, Tyler Fitzgerald smacked a fastball from Cabrera to left field.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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Crawford got ahold of an Alcala fastball, sending it off the scoreboard ribbon in right field and erasing a lead that the Twins had been protecting since the second inning when Wallner, in his first major league at-bat since April 15, smacked a two-run home run.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Tesla knocked thousands of dollars off its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y. Ford followed suit by cutting prices on its Mach-e.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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Cardoso was targeted by Sundowns after knocking the club out of the CAF Champions League with Esperance.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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As artificial intelligence redefines human interactions, one question persists with scientific urgency and cultural weight: What happens to the brain's romantic blueprint when intimacy is filtered through screens, swipes and simulations?—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Even as more Americans tap, swipe or scan to pay, most still carry at least a little cash — and financial planners say that’s a good idea.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
25 May 2025
Verb
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There's no point in banging your head against the wall.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Even after being handcuffed, the passenger continued to behave aggressively, repeatedly banging her head against the bus window.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Bop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bop. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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