popup
|pop-up|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpɑːpˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɒpˌʌp/
sudden appearance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'popup' originates from the English words 'pop' and 'up', where 'pop' meant 'to appear suddenly' and 'up' indicated 'above or on top'.
Historical Evolution
'popup' evolved from the combination of 'pop' and 'up' in modern English to describe something that appears suddenly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to appear suddenly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a temporary or sudden appearance, often in digital contexts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small window, typically containing an advertisement, that appears on a computer screen.
A popup appeared on my screen while I was browsing.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45