English · Phrasal verb Attested

drop by

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To visit informally and spontaneously.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thăm viếng không chính thức và tự phát

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I dropped by on Thursday, but you were out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drop by” mean?

To visit informally and spontaneously.

Is “drop by” formal or informal?

drop by is generally colloquial.