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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What's on the menu at Sidewinder? Diner food is reimagined with a Southwest touch with snacks like the Cheap Sloppy Joe, fries, jalapeno poppers, Frito pie and elote ribs.
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Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
But when their festive poppers burst into pink again, the color left Freeman crestfallen.
—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
Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
But when their festive poppers burst into pink again, the color left Freeman crestfallen.
—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
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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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