Etymology

corporation pop

Today it means: Water, specifically drinking water supplied by a public utility company. Full definition →

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The story

From corporation (“a local authority”) + pop (“a carbonated drink”). Used in sarcastic humor, as tap water is not an affluent beverage.

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