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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The plug was widely considered one of the best pencil poppers ever made.
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Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
Broil the jalapeno poppers at the end of cooking to crisp up the bacon.
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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
The addition of sweet potatoes to the recipe gives a delightful and tasty Southern twist to this classic holiday appetizer, while chorizo sausage lends a bit of spice.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
A couple of emoji will have special powers, including the party popper emoji 🎉 that will enable a full-page animation.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023
Read more: Best Tech Gifts From a high-tech SELF Fave nut milk maker to a blissfully simple collapsible popcorn popper, there’s a gift for just about every type (and skill level) of home cook.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Cheesy and spicy, this dip has all the kick of a handheld popper but with extra points for creamy texture.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
The line is what propels the fly, and having adequate weight to turn over heavy streamers and poppers makes casting more manageable and less tiring.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
Or the blatant product placement for Burger King jalapeño poppers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2023
While the design might seem counterintuitive, sinking poppers are actually quite useful in the surf.
—Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
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Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
Broil the jalapeno poppers at the end of cooking to crisp up the bacon.
03
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
The addition of sweet potatoes to the recipe gives a delightful and tasty Southern twist to this classic holiday appetizer, while chorizo sausage lends a bit of spice.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
A couple of emoji will have special powers, including the party popper emoji 🎉 that will enable a full-page animation.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023
Read more: Best Tech Gifts From a high-tech SELF Fave nut milk maker to a blissfully simple collapsible popcorn popper, there’s a gift for just about every type (and skill level) of home cook.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Cheesy and spicy, this dip has all the kick of a handheld popper but with extra points for creamy texture.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
The line is what propels the fly, and having adequate weight to turn over heavy streamers and poppers makes casting more manageable and less tiring.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
Or the blatant product placement for Burger King jalapeño poppers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2023
While the design might seem counterintuitive, sinking poppers are actually quite useful in the surf.
—Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
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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