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popper

pop·per

UK/ˈpɒp.ə/ US/ˈpɑ.pɚ/ uncommon informal obsolete

noun

Origin

From Middle English poppere, equivalent to pop + -er (suffix forming agent noun). Etymology 1 sense 8 ("capsule of amyl nitrite") is derived from the popping sound when the capsule is broken open; from which etymology 1 sense 9 also derives.

Phrases

  • air popper
  • party popper
  • pill popper
  • pizza popper
  • popcorn popper
  • popper up
  • toe popper

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