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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There are flares everywhere, the Paris air covered in smoke, the smell is that of a kid’s birthday where too many party poppers have been let off.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
This creamy dip has the flavors of jalapeño poppers without the stuffing and frying.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Those in search of dessert can also try the new strawberry & creme pie poppers, made with a strawberry and cream filling inside a bite-sized pastry, the restaurant said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Before the boat has even slowed, my guide Jairo Zuñiga rushes toward the bow, spinning rod in hand, and catapults a popper directly into the action.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
This creamy dip has the flavors of jalapeño poppers without the stuffing and frying.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Those in search of dessert can also try the new strawberry & creme pie poppers, made with a strawberry and cream filling inside a bite-sized pastry, the restaurant said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Before the boat has even slowed, my guide Jairo Zuñiga rushes toward the bow, spinning rod in hand, and catapults a popper directly into the action.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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