Meaning & use
popper
A device used for popping something, such as a machine for making popcorn, or a snap fastener on clothing.
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We pulled out the popcorn popper for movie night and made a huge bowl.
The child struggled to close the popper on his raincoat.
A note on using this word
In British English, popper commonly means a snap fastener; in American English, it more often refers to a popcorn-making appliance.
Words with a similar meaning
snapfastener
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Informal term for a small bottle of amyl nitrite or a similar inhalant, sometimes used recreationally.
The article warned readers about the health risks of using poppers.
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