I. ˈbäp transitive verb
( bopped ; bop·ping )
Etymology: imitative
Date: 1928
: hit , sock
II. noun
Date: 1932
: a blow (as with the fist or a club) that strikes a person
III. noun
Etymology: short for bebop
Date: 1947
1. : jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and constant shifting of accent and often played at very rapid tempos
2. : jive 2
• bop·per noun
IV. intransitive verb
( bopped ; bop·ping )
Date: 1952
1. : to go quickly or unceremoniously : pop
bop into the corner store
— often used with off
2. : to dance or shuffle along to or as if to bop music