popper

noun pop·per \ ˈpä-pər \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Definition of popper

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

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Illinois remains one of only four states that still bans most fireworks other than poppers and sparklers, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association.

— robert mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "Legal fireworks in Illinois? Despite annual injury toll, lawmaker proposes that state join pyrotechnics market," 10 July 2018
The kitchen is an eye-popper, designed by Bryenton.

— judy rose, Detroit Free Press, "17 years of tweaks turns Pleasant Ridge home into a vintage showplace," 7 July 2018
Top water bite has started early and late, try spooks, poppers, or buzz baits.

— tyler mahoney special to the star, kansascity, "Fishing report: Catfish action picking up in Kansas, Missouri lakes," 11 July 2018
Mavericks: Big Lou’s does a unique take with its jalapeño poppers (four for $6.95), stuffing the peppers with pepper jack cheese and then rolling them with a slice of bacon before getting battered and fried.

— chuck blount, San Antonio Express-News, "52 Weeks of BBQ: Big Lou’s Burgers & BBQ," 22 June 2018
But his method might not be appropriate for at-home pimple poppers.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "This 20-Minute Pimple Popping Video Will Give You Nightmares," 18 June 2018
Most frequent fliers were pill poppers, opiate addicts looking to get more pain meds.

— wesley snipes, The Root, "Talon of God," 27 May 2018
The big reveal came in the form of confetti poppers.

— maggie winterfeldt clark, San Francisco Chronicle, "Girl or boy?: Creative ‘gender reveal’ parties catch on with parents," 16 May 2018
There were players, nitrite poppers, and, most important, community.

— dave hoekstra, Chicago Reader, "Oldest black-owned nightclub in city faces uncertain future," 2 May 2018

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POPPER Defined for English Language Learners

popper

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Definition of popper for English Language Learners

: a pan or electric machine for making popcorn

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noun pop·per \ ˈpäp-ər \

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slang

: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite especially when used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac

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