pops out

Springs into view

Pops out describes something emerging suddenly or unexpectedly.

Eyes pop out in surprise or exertion.

A spring-loaded object pops out when released.

Colors or details that pop out are immediately noticeable against their background: The red lettering really pops out.

To pop out somewhere is to leave briefly: I'm just popping out to grab coffee.

Related
  • burstBreak apart suddenly
  • springRecoiling metal spiral
  • jumpPropel oneself airborne
  • flashBrief burst of light
  • leapSudden springing movement

springs forth · dislodge · extrude · appear · snap · eject · jut · reveal · poke · erupt · materialize · catch the eye · bubble · shoot · protrusion · emerge · startles · detach

Opposites
manner of emergence

pops outcreeps out

Causes visceral discomfort

unfolds · dawns · develops

direction of movement

pops outpops in

Visits briefly, casually

goes in · slips in · enters · recedes · tucks in

visibility/salience

pops outblends in

Becomes hard to notice

recedes · disappears · hides · vanishes · camouflages

Family

pop, out, pop out, popping out

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G