Definition of BOP

1. Noun. 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.


2. Verb. Dance the bebop. "Sam and Sue BOP"
Exact synonyms: Bebop
Generic synonyms: Dance, Trip The Light Fantastic, Trip The Light Fantastic Toe
Derivative terms: Bebop

3. Noun. An early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940).
Exact synonyms: Bebop
Generic synonyms: Jazz
Derivative terms: Bebop

4. Verb. Hit hard. "The fighter managed to BOP his opponent"
Exact synonyms: Bash, Bonk, Sock, Whap, Whop
Generic synonyms: Hit
Derivative terms: Bash

Definition of BOP

1. Initialism. (oil industry) blowout preventer ¹

2. Initialism. Boy's Own Paper ¹

3. Noun. (onomatopoeia) A very light smack, blow or punch. ¹

4. Verb. To gently or playfully strike someone or something. ¹

5. Noun. A style of improvised jazz from the 1940s. ¹

6. Verb. To dance to this music, or indeed any sort of popular music with a strong beat. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of BOP

1. to hit or strike [v BOPPED, BOPPING, BOPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of BOP

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