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to pop off

to pop off

1 8.1
To suddenly say something angry without warning
  • phrasal verb
  • /pɑp ɔf/
  • Informal
translation icon : perder los nervios
  • And that and that there's just there's groups getting together just to pop off, you know, just to blow seed and just, you know, feel that vibe.

But I think I don't think the right is as close to popping off as I fear in my, you know, worst moments.

Examples

  • Somebody says something we don't like online and so we jump on our social media accounts and pop off by clicking away.

  • change your mindset, change your life. Hey, before we pop off any, any quick message for what's going on now, like how you're dealing with it? You know it's

  • He tends to pop off when someone criticizes his work unexpectedly.

  • During the meeting, she popped off with her opinion before anyone could respond.

  • When he heard the news, he popped off and started shouting in disbelief.

Synonyms

to explode
vsto pop off
187 3.5

To suddenly show a strong feeling, often anger

is a sudden angry speech or remark rather than any strong emotion
to snap
vsto pop off
151 4.0

Say something quickly and angrily after losing control

is sudden speech or outburst but emphasizes abrupt speaking rather than action
to flip
vsto pop off
  • Informal
143 7.5

To suddenly become very angry, excited, or surprised

is a short abrupt speaking-out focused on sudden angry speech
to erupt
vsto pop off
123 4.2

To suddenly start in a strong or violent way, often showing strong feeling

is an abrupt angry speech act rather than a broader sudden outbreak
to lash out
vsto pop off
71 5.6

Suddenly say angry things about someone by speaking or writing

is a quick abrupt reaction rather than a directed sometimes prolonged attack
to flip out
vsto pop off
  • Informal
49 7.2

To suddenly lose control and become very angry or upset

is a rapid angry remark or sharp speaking rather than general loss of control
to go ballistic
vsto pop off
  • Informal
22 7.5

Suddenly become very angry

is a sudden sharp speaking-out but often less extreme in intensity
to throw a tantrum
vsto pop off
  • Informal
18 4.4

To show sudden strong anger or upset, often like a child

is a brief abrupt reaction without the dramatic often visible display
to blow up
vsto pop off
  • Informal
16 4.7

To suddenly become very angry and lose control

is an abrupt utterance or speaking out rather than only losing temper
to spit out
vsto pop off
  • Informal
15 4.4

To say words quickly and angrily to show dislike

is a sudden angry reaction but highlights abrupt speech specifically
to throw a fit
vsto pop off
  • Informal
12 6.1

To suddenly become very angry or upset in a loud, obvious way

is a quick abrupt reaction without necessarily being dramatic or prolonged
to fly off the handle
vsto pop off
  • Informal
11 6.8

To suddenly become very angry

is an abrupt verbal reaction that focuses on sudden speaking
to sound off
vsto pop off
  • Informal
9 7.0

To say your opinion or complain loudly and openly

is a sudden short outburst rather than an extended loud expression
to burst out
vsto pop off
9 3.3

Suddenly say something or make a loud sound

is a sudden angry speaking out rather than any sudden expression
to fly off
vsto pop off
  • Informal
7 5.3

To suddenly get very angry without warning

is a short sharp speech or outburst rather than general upset
to boil over
vsto pop off
  • Informal
7 4.8

To suddenly lose control and show strong anger

is a quick abrupt expression aimed at speaking out without loss of control
to hit the roof
vsto pop off
  • Informal
4 6.7

To suddenly become very angry

is a sudden speaking-out without necessarily reaching extreme fury
to hit the ceiling
vsto pop off
  • Informal
3 6.8

To suddenly get very angry

is an abrupt vocal outburst rather than a staged visible reaction
to blow one's stack
vsto pop off
  • Informal
2 8.6

Suddenly get very angry and show it

is a sudden verbal outburst or speaking sharply without prolonged rage
to raise the roof
vsto pop off
  • Informal
1 8.0

Get very angry and shout loudly

is a sudden brief speaking-out rather than loud extended expression
to blow a fuse
vsto pop off
  • Informal
1 7.4

To suddenly become very angry

is a quick abrupt speaking-out rather than a full enraged reaction
to flip shit
vsto pop off
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To suddenly become very angry

is a quick speaking-out or angry remark rather than prolonged upset
to flip your lid
vsto pop off
  • Informal
1 8.6

To suddenly become very angry and lose control

is a quick abrupt utterance often without full loss of control
to go off on one
vsto pop off
  • UK
1 9.9

To suddenly get very angry and speak loudly for a long time

is an abrupt short outburst rather than a prolonged speech or rant
to bite out
vsto pop off
  • Informal
7.5

Say something suddenly and sharply when angry or annoyed

is a sudden burst that can be spoken or acted without warning
to throw a wobbly
vsto pop off
  • UK
9.9

To become suddenly very angry and upset in a dramatic way

is an abrupt outburst but usually shorter and less theatrical
to throw a snit
vsto pop off
  • Informal
8.7

To suddenly become very angry or upset and act childishly

is a sudden angry remark or action without the childish exaggeration
to blow one's top
vsto pop off
  • Informal
8.0

To suddenly become very angry

is a quick sharp speaking-out rather than a full loss of control
to flip the bitch switch
vsto pop off
  • Offensive
9.9

To suddenly become very angry and behave in a mean way

is an abrupt spoken reaction rather than aggressive behaviour
to flip one's lid
vsto pop off
  • Informal
9.1

To become suddenly very angry and lose control

is a brief sharp speaking-out rather than a full loss of composure
to burst a blood vessel
vsto pop off
  • Informal
6.9

To become very angry or upset in a way people notice

is a short abrupt verbal outburst rather than visible dramatic stress
to snap someone's head off
vsto pop off
  • Offensive
8.0

To speak to someone in a sudden angry way without good reason

is a sudden speaking-out often without the direct harsh reply to someone

Antonyms

to calm down
  • Informal
594 1.4

To become less angry, excited, or upset

to shut one's mouth
  • Informal
4 4.4

To stop talking to keep a secret or when told to be quiet

How Angry

to blow up
  • Informal
16 4.7
to pop off
  • Informal
1 8.1
to snap
151 4.0
to complain
∞ 1.0
to grumble
41 3.7

Surface Forms

pop off infinitive
popped off past
popped off past participle
popping off present participle
pops off third person singular

Morphology

pop + off

Knowing 'pop' (to move or happen suddenly) gives a partial clue about suddenness or a striking action, but the slang sense 'to perform exceptionally well' is a metaphorical extension and not directly compositional from 'pop' + 'off'. The expression is informal and polysemous (other senses include 'suddenly die' or 'speak angrily'), so a B1 learner who only knows the constituents would likely not reliably infer this specific meaning.

Etymology

Pop off has the image of a quick pop of noise and words moving off, like something that bursts out of your mouth in one short sound. So it came to mean 'to suddenly say something angry or abrupt'.