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Why are fizzy drinks known as 'pop'?

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pingping | 10:35 Thu 24th May 2007 | Word Origins
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anyone have any ideas? is this something to do with panda pops - or did they come after the term?

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It's onomatopoeic...that is, it refers to the sound made when the cork of a bottle full of effervescent liquid is opened. It's been in use for about 200 years, so rather earlier than 'panda pops'!
12:27 Thu 24th May 2007
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thanks quizmonster!
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