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pop for

C1 slang inseparable transitive
In simple words

To pay for something, usually to treat other people to it.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

To pay for something voluntarily, often as a treat for other people.

"I'll pop for the pizza tonight — you paid last time."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Informal American English. Often implies generosity — the speaker is treating others. Similar to 'spring for'. Rare outside of North American contexts.

Commonly used with

pizza lunch drinks dinner tickets round

Forms

Base
pop for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pops for
he/she/it
Past simple
poped for
yesterday
Past participle
poped for
have + pp
-ing form
poping for
continuous

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