pop goes the weasel

"Pop goes the weasel" is a English nursery rhyme and singing game. The phrase refers to the sound made when a jack-in-the-box or similar mechanical toy pops out. In the context of the nursery rhyme, it describes the surprising and sudden action of the weasel popping, typically used to create excitement or surprise in the game. The exact origins and meaning of the rhyme are disputed, and it has been interpreted in various ways over time.