Bop

Bop (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Bops, Absolute bop, Certified bop)

Definition:

A bop is a really good, catchy song, especially one that makes you want to dance or play it on repeat. “This song is a bop” is high praise for a tune. It is mostly used about pop and dance music.

Where Bop Comes From:

“Bop” began in 1940s jazz, where bebop was a fast, energetic style, and the word also meant to dance. The modern meaning of a great song took off in the 2010s through Black and LGBTQ+ social media communities, then spread widely on Twitter and TikTok.

How People Actually Use Bop:

People say “new Dua Lipa, absolute bop” about a song they love. Playlists are titled “bops only”. The verb “to bop” also means to dance casually, as in “bopping along”. The tone is cheerful and excited.

Is Bop Offensive?

No. It is positive and friendly, though in some older contexts “bop” can mean to hit lightly.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Have you heard her new single? Total bop.”

  Meaning: It is a great song.

• “I made a playlist of pure bops for the road trip.”

  Meaning: A list of catchy, fun songs.

• “We were bopping around the kitchen all night.”

  Meaning: We were dancing casually.

Similar Slang:

Banger, Slaps, Fire, Lit, Goated, Hits Different

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