pop off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To leave and return in a short time.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm just popping off to the shops to pick up some bread.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To die suddenly.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pop off” mean?
To leave and return in a short time.
Is “pop off” formal or informal?
pop off is generally informal.