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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These pickle poppers are inspired by the fan-favorite jalapeño poppers.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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That covers nitrous oxide, but also poppers, household solvents and aerosols.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Shure’s popper stopper and digital denoiser work their magic in cleaning up your signal without requiring you to lift a finger.
—Phil Nickinson, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
That covers nitrous oxide, but also poppers, household solvents and aerosols.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
Or try these Jalapeño Popper Skillet Tacos, which bring beloved jalapeño popper flavors to a spicy, cheesy skillet bake with red onion and roasted poblano peppers.
—Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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