pop out

Spring into view

Pop out means to emerge quickly or suddenly, often with a sense of ease or surprise: Her eyes popped out when she saw the price.

It describes brief departures: I'm just going to pop out for milk.

Things pop out when they become suddenly visible or noticeable: The colors really pop out against that background.

In baseball, to pop out is to hit a fly ball that's caught for an out.

protrude

bulge

Outward curved projection

  • jutExtend outward sharply
  • extendMake longer or larger
  • projectPlanned, effortful task

extrude · protrusion · outcrop · protuberance · thrust · poke · overhang · distend · swell · relief

emerge

appear

Become perceptible to sight

release · escape · exit

eye-catching

vibrant

Full of life, intensity

  • strikingNoticeably impressive
  • boldCourageous and daring
  • vividIntensely clear and bright

contrast · punch · dazzling · bright · arresting · attention-grabbing

surprise

startle

Frighten suddenly

abrupt · catch off guard · shock · ambush · jump scare · fright · spook · alarm

Categories
Opposites
sudden emergence vs. gradual appearance

pop outease in

Enter or begin gradually

slide in · fade in · slip in · sneak in

exiting vs. entering

pop outpop in

Brief unannounced visit

duck in · slip in · jump in · burst in · dive in

visibility/prominence

pop outblend in

Become part of surroundings

pop in · recede · disappear · vanish · sink in

Family

pop, outside, out, outline, outcome, output, outburst, outsider, pops

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