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noun

Definition of bop

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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verb

ˈbäp

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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Noun

The rest of the contest unfolded in its usual technicolor parade of heavy metal, dance bops and power ballads. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 16 May 2026 The recent yacht rock renaissance has elevated the profile of both the song and of singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, restoring its status as a certifiable bop after years spent wandering in the desert of unintentional camp. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026

Verb

Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 The handful of cops were bopping to Michael Jackson. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bop

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Noun

If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow

Verb

Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The American military undertook fresh strikes against Iran, hitting air defense and radar system targets.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Their pitching is good, Griffin Jax could return soon, and Liam Hicks has added some thump to a lineup previously built around three really good hitters (Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda) and a bunch of do-your-job role players.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of thump

Verb

The directorial debut of cinematographer Mi Steinbach, Strange Neighbors was shot over three years on Schwarztonnensand, an island and nature preserve on the German Elbe river, smack in the middle of one of Europe’s busiest waterways.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of smack

Noun

Instead, a slap and then reverse-slap of their hands turns to a fist-on-top-of-fist bump, which then wraps up with a classic knuckle tap.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

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Verb

If such an attack succeeds, Gulf Arab states’ need to save their huge oil infrastructure investments could knock them out of their informal American coalition or force Washington to accept Iranian terms on reopening the strait.

— JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
With clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, London City Lionesses and Brighton, albeit the latter has just appointed a new head coach, knocking at the door, this could be United’s toughest season yet.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of knock

Noun

Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swipe

Verb

Fast-forward five centuries later to modern-day Seattle, and Liz is forever banging her head hearing her husband's persistent little cough.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The water stops suddenly, making the pipe shudder or bang against the wall or another surface.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

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