popper
pop·per
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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