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pop

What does pop mean?

What people in the Midwest call soda. Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew — all pop. The East Coast says soda, the South says coke (for anything), the Midwest says pop and will mildly judge you for not. The dividing line runs roughly through Ohio.

"Grab me a pop while you're up — anything but Diet."

Frequently asked questions

What does pop mean as a drink?
Pop is a Midwest word for any fizzy soft drink, like cola or lemonade.
How do you use pop in a sentence?
"Grab me a pop from the cooler while you're up."
Is it called pop or soda?
It depends on the region — "pop" is common across the Midwest and parts of Canada, while other areas say "soda" or "coke."
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