No. 1,657 in Catalan
pop
Octopus.
In a sentence
Ahir vam menjar pop a la brasa.
Yesterday we ate grilled octopus.
In this sentence, 'pop' refers to an octopus, a marine animal, commonly used as food.
M'agrada escoltar música pop dels anys 80.
I like listening to pop music from the 80's.
In this context, 'pop' refers to a genre of popular music known for its catchiness and general appeal.
En Joan va ser saludat amb un pop a l'esquena.
Joan was greeted with a slap on the back.
Here, 'pop' is used to describe a quick, soft hit or tap, as in a casual greeting gesture between friends.
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