pop off
To suddenly leave a place, say something angrily without thinking, or (informally) to die.
Meanings
To leave a place suddenly or quickly.
"Sorry, I have to pop off — I'm late for my dentist appointment."
To speak impulsively, angrily, or aggressively, especially without thinking first.
"He popped off at his manager during the meeting and later had to apologise."
(Euphemistic, informal) To die.
"The old gentleman popped off quietly in his sleep at the age of ninety-four."
To fire a gun or shoot something.
"The soldiers popped off a few rounds during the training exercise."
Has several distinct senses depending on context: departure, angry speech, or death (the death sense is a British euphemism). Also used to mean firing a gun. Context is essential for correct interpretation. The 'angry outburst' sense is common in American English.
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