pop on

Hastily put on

To pop on is to put something on quickly or casually: Let me pop on a jacket before we leave, She popped on some lipstick.

In British usage, it can also mean to turn on briefly: Pop on the kettle, would you?

The phrase suggests an action that's quick and effortless.

Related

winter coat · gloves · jacket · shoes · scarf · hat · baseball cap · lamp · headphones · television · fan · computer · coffee maker · radio · microwave · watch · belt · earrings

Opposites
manner of dressing

pop ontake off

Begin flight, depart

remove · pop off · slip off · peel off · shed

putting on vs. removing clothing

pop ontake off

Begin flight, depart

pop off · remove · slip off · peel off · shed

visiting briefly vs. staying

pop onstay

Remain in position

linger · settle in · remain · move in · overstay

Family

pop, on, pops, popped, popping, popper, poppers

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G