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
1
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."
2
A machine or container used to pop corn kernels into popcorn.
"We dug out the old popcorn popper for movie night."
3
A stuffed and breaded jalapeño pepper served as an appetizer.
"The bar menu had jalapeño poppers as a starter."
4
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Middle English poppere, formed from "pop" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that pops.
Rhymes for popper
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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.
