pop off
verb
popped off; popping off; pops off
1
a
: to die unexpectedly
b
: to leave suddenly
2
: to talk thoughtlessly and often loudly or angrily
a fan popping off at the referee
Examples of pop off in a Sentence
he didn't pop off until the ripe old age of 2
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When McDaniels popped off, teammates had his back.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Every bit of detail pops off the screen in vivid color, making activities like watching movies and playing games more immersive.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Savoie, Edmonton Oilers Not every breakout candidate has popped off on the scoresheet just yet.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The shield was designed to melt away, not pop off in chunks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Every bit of detail pops off the screen in vivid color, making activities like watching movies and playing games more immersive.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Savoie, Edmonton Oilers Not every breakout candidate has popped off on the scoresheet just yet.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The shield was designed to melt away, not pop off in chunks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Pop off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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