Popper

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒpər/

Definitions of popper

noun a type of drug that is inhaled or ingested for its stimulating effects

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a popper to open my soda cans.

A2 The party favors included a popper that shot out confetti.

B1 She used a popper to remove the kernels from the corn.

B2 The chef used a popper to quickly peel the tomatoes.

C1 The scientific study focused on the effects of using a popper to control insect populations.

C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture using a popper as the central element.

Examples of popper in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a popper to release the gas from the test tube.

informal Can you pass me the popper so I can open this bottle?

slang I love using a popper to make my balloons pop at parties.

figurative The comedian's joke was a real popper, everyone in the audience was laughing.

Grammatical Forms of popper

• past tense: popped
• plural: poppers
• comparative: more popper
• superlative: most popper
• present tense: pop
• future tense: will pop
• perfect tense: have popped
• continuous tense: is popping
• singular: popper
• positive degree: popper
• infinitive: to pop
• gerund: popping
• participle: popping

Origin and Evolution of popper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'popper' originated from the Middle English word 'poper', which was derived from the Old English word 'pāpere' meaning a father or priest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'popper' evolved to refer to a type of firework or a small bottle of amyl nitrite used as a recreational drug, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community.