
BOP
What BOP means on Twitch — the taiko drum, a song that slaps, and the hit.
What does BOP mean?

BOP is a taiko drum with a smiling face. A bop is a song that slaps. Chat posts the drum when a track hits, when a drop lands, when a streamer nails a rhythm game note, or when they want a percussion sound in text. It is approval you can hear.
Origin
Twitch drew the drum as a global instead of leaving 'bop' as a word. The face on the drum is why it works as an emote and not just a noun. It is animated in spirit even when the file is a still: you are meant to hear the strike.
When to use BOP
- A song, a playlist redeem, or a DJ set
- Rhythm games, taiko, or any moment that is literally a beat
- A clip, intro, or edit that goes hard
- Next to SingsNote if chat is both dancing and singing
FAQ
What does BOP mean in chat?
This song, or this moment, is a bop. The drum is the hit.
Is BOP only for music?
Mostly. A great edit or a perfect rhythm-game note counts.
Is it global?
Yes.