have a pop at

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Meaning · English

To attack or start a fight with something or someone.

Register: slang

Examples

I called this guy gay, and then he had a pop at me.

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 “have a pop at” mean?

To attack or start a fight with something or someone.

Is “have a pop at” formal or informal?

have a pop at is generally slang.