1. a style of jazz music characterized by complex harmonies and rhythms

1. to hit or strike lightly
Usage: informal
2. to dance to popular music
Usage: informal

Examples

• Charlie Parker was a master of bop music.
• The bebop era changed jazz forever.
• She bopped him on the head with a rolled-up newspaper.
• The kids were bopping to the music at the party.
• He bopped along to his favorite song.
• The drummer’s bop style was innovative for its time.