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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However, his dog Cosmo had other plans and decided to chew the poppers instead, covering himself in blue ink in the process.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The store offers a Party Popper Machine, a $950 device made of red metal and an assortment of gears that yank out party poppers with the press of a button.
—David Segal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, guidance counselor Rick is intrigued to learn about poppers… and Harry shows up, too.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 08 of 20 Jalapeño Poppers For less spicy poppers, make sure to remove all of the membrane and seeds.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The store offers a Party Popper Machine, a $950 device made of red metal and an assortment of gears that yank out party poppers with the press of a button.
—David Segal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, guidance counselor Rick is intrigued to learn about poppers… and Harry shows up, too.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 08 of 20 Jalapeño Poppers For less spicy poppers, make sure to remove all of the membrane and seeds.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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