bop1
n.
- chiefly Brit. a dance to pop music.
▸an organized social occasion with such dancing.
- short for bebop.
v.
(bops, bopping, bopped)
dance to pop music.
Derivative
Etymology
1940s: shortening of bebop.
bop2
v.
(bops, bopping, bopped)
hit or punch quickly.
n.
a quick blow or punch.
Etymology
1930s (orig. US): imitative.