Meaning & use
pop off
To react suddenly with anger, speaking loudly or aggressively, often with little warning.
See it in a sentence
He popped off at the referee after the missed call, shouting until he was ejected.
Don't pop off at your sister just because she borrowed your charger.
A note on using this word
Informal and mostly spoken; a newer slang sense means to perform outstandingly, as in sports or games.
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Another way to use it
2. phrase
(slang) To perform exceptionally well, especially in a game or competition.
The rookie popped off for thirty points in his very first start.
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