Definition of bop Bop

/bɑˈp/ - [bap] - bop

We found 9 definitions of bop from 3 different sources.

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What does bop mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bops

bop - an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)
  bebop
  jazz a style of dance music popular in the 1920s; similar to New Orleans jazz but played by large bands
bop - the law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes
  Federal Bureau of Prisons, BoP
  law enforcement agency an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws

Verb

bops, bopping, bopped  

bop - dance the bebop
  bebop
  trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
bop - hit hard
  sock, whop, whap, bonk, bash
  hit pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to; "He tries to hit on women in bars"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bop (Noun)
    A very light smack, blow or punch.
  • bop (Noun)
    A style of improvised jazz from the 1940s.
  • bop (Verb)
    To gently or playfully strike someone or something.
  • bop (Verb)
    To dance to this music, or indeed any sort of popular music with a strong beat.

Part of speech

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  • bop, verb, present, 1st person singular of bop (infinitive).
  • bop, verb (infinitive).
  • bop, noun, singular of bops.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

bop in sign language
Sign language - letter B Sign language - letter B Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P

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