1
: one that pops
especially
: a utensil for popping corn
2
slang
: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac
Examples of popper in a Sentence
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But when their festive poppers burst into pink again, the color left Freeman crestfallen.
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
This four-pack of poppers also comes with a decorative door hanger and a pack of 3D butterfly stickers.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
The restaurant is also known for the Texas Twinkie, its own version of a jalapeño popper.
—Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
Many countertop air poppers are capable of cooking larger quantities of popcorn, too.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
With pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, and pizza cups, these football appetizers will score with your fellow fans.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
However, a great aspect of this fidget popper is its keychain.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
Bluegill readily grab flies like poppers, foam spiders, and tiny versions of the Clouser minnow.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
This four-pack of poppers also comes with a decorative door hanger and a pack of 3D butterfly stickers.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
The restaurant is also known for the Texas Twinkie, its own version of a jalapeño popper.
—Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
Many countertop air poppers are capable of cooking larger quantities of popcorn, too.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
With pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, and pizza cups, these football appetizers will score with your fellow fans.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
However, a great aspect of this fidget popper is its keychain.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
Bluegill readily grab flies like poppers, foam spiders, and tiny versions of the Clouser minnow.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
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popper
noun
pop·per
ˈpäp-ər 
: one that pops
especially
: a utensil for popping corn
Medical Definition
popper
noun
pop·per
ˈpäp-ər
slang
: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite especially when used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac
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