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Bop

1a. To dance

'Bop till you drop.' (Record title, Ry Cooder, 1974)

1b. To move in a fast but relaxed way. This usage became popular in Britain in the late 1960s and is still heard.

Why don't we bop down to the supermarket and grab some beers.

2. To hit or punch

Say that again and I'll bop you a good one.

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