noun

popper

POP-uh

Popper (noun) means a snap fastener used on clothing instead of a button, which clicks shut with a light pop. Example: “The baby grow fastens with poppers down the front.”

noun

A snap fastener used on clothing instead of a button, which clicks shut with a light pop.

"The baby grow fastens with poppers down the front."

A machine or container used to pop corn kernels into popcorn.

"We dug out the old popcorn popper for movie night."

A stuffed and breaded jalapeño pepper served as an appetizer.

"The bar menu had jalapeño poppers as a starter."

A small capsule or bottle of a fast-acting recreational inhalant (amyl or alkyl nitrite).

"The drug is often sold in small bottles known as poppers."

How to use popper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that pops — the exact meaning (a snap fastener, a popcorn machine, a stuffed pepper, or a recreational drug) depends entirely on context.

UK vs US

In UK English, "popper" for the clothing fastener is everyday usage; Americans usually say "snap" instead.

Word forms

poppers plural, poppers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English poppere, formed from "pop" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that pops.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for popper

copper hopper Topper chopper whopper stopper shopper grasshopper showstopper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “popper” mean?

The word “popper” means a snap fastener used on clothing instead of a button, which clicks shut with a light pop. In plain terms, something that pops — the exact meaning (a snap fastener, a popcorn machine, a stuffed pepper, or a recreational drug) depends entirely on context.

How do you pronounce “popper”?

“Popper” is pronounced POP-uh (/ˈpɑ.pɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “popper” in a sentence?

Here is “popper” used in a sentence: “The baby grow fastens with poppers down the front.”

What part of speech is “popper”?

“Popper” is a noun.

Where does the word “popper” come from?

The word “popper” comes from Middle English. From Middle English poppere, formed from "pop" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that pops.

How many meanings does “popper” have?

“Popper” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a snap fastener used on clothing instead of a button, which clicks shut with a light pop.