popped off

Burst or departed

Popped off means to have spoken suddenly and angrily, often without thinking: He popped off about the new policy before reading it.

It can also mean to leave abruptly: She popped off before anyone could ask questions.

In some contexts, popped off means died suddenly or was killed: The old man just popped off in his sleep.

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gunfight · exclaimed · boom · vanished · snap · interjected · dislodged · retorted · barked · separated · passed away · detached · dashed · bolted · stormed out · kicked the bucket · executed · exited

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Opposites
life status transition

popped offrevived

Restored to consciousness

survived · pulled through · lingered · wasted away · recovered

verbal expression style

popped offkept quiet

stayed calm · said nothing · let it go · de-escalated

manner of departure

popped offlingered

Remained beyond expected

stayed put · stuck around · settled in · remained · hung around

Family

pop, popped, popping, pops, off

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG