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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With pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, and pizza cups, these football appetizers will score with your fellow fans.
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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
Bluegill readily grab flies like poppers, foam spiders, and tiny versions of the Clouser minnow.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
Check out these fantastic tailgating recipes, from shrimp jalapeño poppers to chipotle chicken nachos.
—Ellen Fort and Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
The injured red eye on the popper imitates a distressed baitfish and the patented rib design on the body of the bait produces more vibration in the water compared to traditional poppers.
—Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
These poppers are extra meaty—filled with a chicken cream cheese and wrapped in bacon.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Live worms, crickets, small jigs, flies and top-water poppers will do the trick.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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
Bluegill readily grab flies like poppers, foam spiders, and tiny versions of the Clouser minnow.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
Check out these fantastic tailgating recipes, from shrimp jalapeño poppers to chipotle chicken nachos.
—Ellen Fort and Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
The injured red eye on the popper imitates a distressed baitfish and the patented rib design on the body of the bait produces more vibration in the water compared to traditional poppers.
—Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
These poppers are extra meaty—filled with a chicken cream cheese and wrapped in bacon.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Live worms, crickets, small jigs, flies and top-water poppers will do the trick.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 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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