Pop Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- He popped off in his sleep with a smile on his face, leaving his loved ones with fond memories.
- The legendary comedian popped off stage left after a final bow to thunderous applause that would be one of his last performances.
- Tragically, the brave firefighter popped off into eternity saving the family of four from the burning building.
- After receiving the news of his friend's passing, he said his classmate popped off way too soon and still had so much life to live.
- In a shocking turn of events, the ruthless dictator popped off in an assassination plot by members of his own inner circle.
Synonyms
- Croak
- Die
- Pass
- Expire
- Decease
- Cash In One's Chips
- Perish
- Conk
- Choke
- Buy The Farm
- Exit
- Drop Dead
- Pass Away
- Go
- Give-up The Ghost
- Kick The Bucket
- Snuff It
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Leave quickly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- I have to pop off for a meeting in 10 minutes, can we talk later.
- If you'll excuse me, I need to pop off and pick up my kids from school.
- She said goodbye and popped off to get ready for the concert.
- After finishing his project, he popped off to celebrate with his friends.
- He popped off to the store to grab some milk for the recipe.