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bop

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑp// UK //bˈɒp// bop Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a catchy, enjoyable song that makes you want to dance. You use this when a track is fun and easy to move to.

n. an upbeat, rhythmically engaging popular song, typically characterized by a strong beat suitable for dancing. Informal register; common in music and youth culture contexts.


SIMPLE

That new track is a total bop.

CONTEXTUAL

We played a playlist full of bops to keep the party energy high.

COMPLEX

The album’s lead single became an instant bop, dominating radio waves and streaming charts with its infectious, danceable rhythm.

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