noun
poppers
Poppers (noun) means a class of recreational alkyl nitrite drugs, inhaled for a brief, intense head rush. Example: “Poppers are sold legally in some countries as a "room deodorizer" to skirt drug laws.”
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A class of recreational alkyl nitrite drugs, inhaled for a brief, intense head rush.
"Poppers are sold legally in some countries as a "room deodorizer" to skirt drug laws."
How to use poppers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of inhalant drugs, taken for a short, intense rush, often associated with nightlife and sex.
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Etymology
Named for the way users would crush or "pop" the small glass ampoules of amyl nitrite to release the vapour inside.
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What does “poppers” mean?
The word “poppers” means a class of recreational alkyl nitrite drugs, inhaled for a brief, intense head rush. In plain terms, a group of inhalant drugs, taken for a short, intense rush, often associated with nightlife and sex.
How do you use “poppers” in a sentence?
Here is “poppers” used in a sentence: “Poppers are sold legally in some countries as a "room deodorizer" to skirt drug laws.”
What part of speech is “poppers”?
“Poppers” is a noun.
What is the meaning of poppers?
"poppers" (noun) means a class of recreational alkyl nitrite drugs, inhaled for a brief, intense head rush.
