popper
noun
a person or thing that pops.
popper
1 American
[pop-er]
/ ˈpɒp ər /
Popper
2
American
[pop-er]
/ ˈpɒp ər /
noun
popper
1
British
/ ˈpɒpə /
noun
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a person or thing that pops
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an informal name for press stud
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a container for cooking popcorn in
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slang an amyl nitrite capsule, which is crushed and its contents inhaled by drug users as a stimulant
Popper
2
British
/ ˈpɒpə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of popper
1740–50; pop 1 + -er 1; compare Middle English poppere a small dagger
Example Sentences
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All of this is possible thanks to a specialized membrane that flips inside out, almost exactly like those elastic jumping popper toys.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
Leilani played with a rainbow-colored popper toy while a frustrated Ruiz sought answers from county officials about when they would be allowed back into their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
The team rigged up a 5.25-foot-long bullwhip with motion capture markers and removed the whip’s popper, the part responsible for its loud noise, and also tagged participants’ bodies with markers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
It’s clumsy, like a claw machine at an arcade, and the gripper’s rubber cups can’t press the popper that rolls the dice.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2022
He brought a rod and I got out my own and rigged a spinning reel, and had to find my glasses to tie on the bright painted popper.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Danielle Popper, spokeswoman for Cantor, said the firm uses “rigorous compliance checks” and said “any suggestion we have acted improperly in regard with the transition of leadership and ownership is categorically false.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
Madonna’s boyfriend, Josh Popper, also made an appearance during the first Brooklyn show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The ensemble cast features the Oscar-winning performances of Cloris Leachman as Ruth Popper, the adulterous wife of the high school sports coach and Ben Johnson as Sam the Lion, the town’s popular businessman.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
It had a strong whiff of the D-list, and they didn’t want to be listed next to a pair of TikTok rappers called the Island Boys or the dermatologist known as Dr. Pimple Popper.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
In a moment a new voice was speaking to Mr. Popper.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
One economist messaged a Journal reporter late Wednesday night with an emoji showing celebratory party poppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
She has seen some neutral depictions of withdrawal, like clocks and exit signs, but also more stigmatizing design choices, like crossed fingers or party poppers with confetti.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2024
Soggy carrot sticks and ranch dip just don’t cut it when surrounded by mountains of queso with bratwurst, platters of bacon-wrapped poppers and enough food to feed a small army.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
For example, contraptions rigged up with party poppers or adorned with a fake magpie.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
We drank ginger ales and ordered jalapeno poppers and we all danced to a country and western band while Susan’s face beamed on the late news from the TV above the bar.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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