bop

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a very light or playful hit or punch.

n. a light, often playful or accidental blow or smack.

“He gave the balloon a little bop to keep it in the air.”

“The toddler gave the toy drum a gentle bop, delighted by the hollow sound it produced.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. a type of fast, complex jazz music from the 1940s.

n. a style of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonic improvisation.

“The band played some classic bop that had everyone tapping their feet.”

“The quintet specialized in mid-century bop, navigating the complex chord substitutions and rapid-fire melodies with impressive precision.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to walk or move in a happy, casual, or rhythmic way.

v. to move, walk, or travel in a casual or rhythmic manner, often implying a sense of lightheartedness.

“We decided to bop down to the shops to get some ice cream.”

“After finishing his exams, he was seen bopping down the street with a noticeable spring in his step.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to dance to music that has a strong beat.

v. to dance, typically by moving the head or body rhythmically to a strong beat.

“They were bopping along to the music in the back of the car.”

“Even the most reserved guests began bopping to the rhythm once the DJ started playing classic disco hits.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang · Vulgar

n. an insulting word for someone who has many sexual partners.

n. a derogatory slang term for a person, typically a woman, perceived as promiscuous.

“He was being mean and called her a bop on social media.”

“The comment section was filled with users labeling the influencer a bop, reflecting a toxic trend in modern digital discourse.”