Bop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbäp/

Meaning & Definition of Bop

Bop (verb)

  1. hit, sock
  2. to go quickly or unceremoniously, pop —often used with off
  3. to dance or shuffle along to or as if to bop music

Bop (noun)

  1. a blow (as with the fist or a club) that strikes a person
  2. jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and constant shifting of accent and often played at very rapid tempos
  3. jive

Bop (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

    "a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse (British), fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup (dialect), lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop
    related: counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing, hammering, lambasting, licking, pasting, pounding, pummeling, thrashing, flogging, walloping, whip, whipping

Bop (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

    "she playfully bopped him on the head"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, belt, biff, bludgeon, bob, bonk, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, tag, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap, hang one on
    related: batter, beat, buffet, bung, chop, cuff, drub, lace, lambaste, lick, mangle, maul, pelt, pepper, pommel, pummel, rough, scuff, bunt, flick, stroke, tap, bump, butt, jab, jostle, kick, knee, poke, prod, push, shove, stamp, bowl (down or over), cream, deck, dump (slang), fell, floor, knock down, level, rabbit-punch, sucker punch, cane, club, cudgel, flail, flog, lash, sap, slash, sledge, sledgehammer, spear, stab, switch, thrash, whip, bean, brain, conk, skull

Related Entry: Bop (into) (verb)

Bop (into) is a different word from Bop. The synonyms below are for bop (into), not for bop.

  1. as in happen (by)

    similar: happen (by), look up, see, frequent, hang (at), haunt, resort (to), barge (in), call, come by, come over, drop by, drop in, pop (in), run (over), run in, step in, stop (by or in), visit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bop:

British: douse
Dialect: larrup
bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger

Related Words for Bop

counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling

Word Forms of Bop

Inflections: bopped, bopping

Derived words: bopper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bop

imitative

First known use: 1928

Frequently Asked Questions about Bop

What does "Bop" mean?

"Bop" means hit, sock. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: hit, sock. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bop"?

Other words for "Bop" include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow and box. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bop" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bop"?

There are 160 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bop". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, blow, box, buffet and bust.

How do you use "Bop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bop" in a sentence: "a bop to the printer sometimes fixes it"; "she playfully bopped him on the head".

Is "Bop" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bop" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bop"?

"Bop" is pronounced /ˈbäp/.

What is the origin of the word "Bop"?

"Bop" comes from imitative. First known use: 1928.

What is another word for "Bop" meaning "a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument"?

When "Bop" (noun) means a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument, synonyms include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt and biff.