bop

6 synonyms for bop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A light, playful hit or tap.

Synonyms

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

bash sock

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

bonk bebop whop whap

A light, playful hit or tap.

“She gave him a friendly bop on the head with the rolled-up newspaper.”

bash sock bonk bebop whop whap

To dance casually to music with a strong beat.

“They were bopping along to the music at the back of the room.”

bonk sock bebop bash whap whop

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bop someone on the head bop along a total bop

The "catchy song" sense is current slang, common on social media.

An imitative word, echoing the sound of a light tap or bounce.

Full origin of bop →

What does “bop” mean?

The word “bop” means a light, playful hit or tap. In plain terms, a light tap, a casual dance move, or (slang) a really catchy song.

How do you pronounce “bop”?

“Bop” is pronounced bop (/bɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “bop” in a sentence?

Here is “bop” used in a sentence: “She gave him a friendly bop on the head with the rolled-up newspaper.”

What part of speech is “bop”?

Depending on how it is used, “bop” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “bop” a common word?

“Bop” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bop” have?

“Bop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, playful hit or tap.

bash sock bebop bonk whap whop