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• popup

Adjective

pop-up ‎(not comparable)

1. Coming into view suddenly from a concealed position.
2. Opening out to form a three-dimensional structure when the page of a book is opened.

Noun

pop-up ‎(plural pop-ups)

1. Anything that pops up.
2. A pop-up advertisement; an advertisement that is triggered to appear on a computer screen when an internet user accesses a particular web page.
3. (baseball) A ball that has been hit to a considerable height above the infield or the shallow outfield; a pop fly.
4. A folded paper element that forms a three-dimensional structure when a folded paper product, such as a book or greeting card, is opened.
5. A temporary restaurant.
   • Lonely Planet San Francisco Travel Guide

     Pop-ups often charge restaurant prices, but without advance menus, quality control, health-inspected facilities or professional service. Bring cash and arrive early: most pop-ups don't accept credit cards, and popular dishes run out fast.

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See also

• ground ball
• fly ball
• line drive
• pop-up advertisement