popup

Unwanted browser interruption

A popup is something that appears suddenly, especially a window or advertisement that opens automatically on a computer screen: I installed an ad blocker to stop the popups.

Popup books have illustrations that spring into three dimensions when pages are opened.

A popup store or restaurant operates temporarily in a space before moving on.

Also spelled pop-up.

window

dialog

Verbal exchange between parties

toast · lightbox · overlay · tooltip · dropdown · menu · accordion · expandable · collapsible · dismiss

annoyance

intrusive

Invading others' privacy

nagging · aggravating · irritating · obnoxious · annoying · nuisance · frustrating · spammy · interruption · distraction

advertising

ad

Promotional message

takeover · pre-roll · sponsored · clickbait · impression · conversion · retargeting · ad blocker · dismiss · monetization

retail

kiosk

Standalone public booth

  • stallEnclosed compartment or delay
  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • cartVehicle for hauling

stand · market · temporary · seasonal · storefront · shop · vendor · street fair · bazaar · food truck

event

installation

Process of putting in

bar · cinema · theater · venue · experience · immersive · limited-time · ephemeral · activation · happening

Categories
Opposites
permanence/duration

popuppermanent

Fixed without end

fixed · established · lasting · enduring · stationary

user interface behavior

popupembedded

Set firmly within something

inline · integrated · built-in · anchored · native content

business/retail model

popupbrick-and-mortar

Physically present business

flagship store · anchor store · long-term lease · institution · main branch

Phrases
Family

pop, pops, popped, popping, poppable, pop-up, popper, poppers, pop-ups

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G