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popper

/ˈpɔp.ə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small bottle or container used to hold and dispense liquid or powdered substances, particularly those used for medicinal or recreational purposes.

    - "He took a puff on his popper before going to the rave."
    - "She used a popper to relieve her sinuses."
    - "The popper exploded in his hand, causing a mess."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɔp.ə/



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  2. /ˈpɔp.ə/



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Synonyms

cracker , press stud , snap , snap fastener , juice carton , popper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with popper
hoper , opper , drooper , scoopher
Homonyms
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  1. Popper (en) : A type of firework that explodes with a loud bang

  2. Popper (en) : A person who pops popcorn

Homophones
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  1. popper (en) : A person who pops popcorn

  2. popper (en) : A type of firework that explodes with a loud bang

Variants
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popper , poppers , skin-pop , skin-popped , skin-popper , skin-poppers , skin-popping , skin-pops
Forms
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poppers, popper's, popper bottle

Etymology
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Originally derived from the Latin word 'poppa' meaning 'small boat'. Over time, the term came to be used for various small containers or bottles.

Trivia
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  1. Poppers were first used as a treatment for angina, a heart condition.

  2. Poppers were popularized in the LGBTQ+ community in the 1960s and 1970s.

  3. Poppers are banned in some countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Related Concepts
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  1. Alkyl nitrites: A class of organic compounds that include poppers and are used for their recreational and medicinal properties.

Culture
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In popular culture, poppers have been used as recreational drugs, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, due to their ability to enhance sexual experiences. They have also been used in various forms of art and music, such as in the song 'Popper' by the band The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "popper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small bottle with a nozzle or a stopper. Visualize the liquid or powdered substance inside the bottle.
    - Visualize the act of dispensing the substance by pressing the nozzle or removing the stopper.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'popper' with small containers or bottles.
    - Associate the word 'popper' with medicinal or recreational substances.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Poppers are small bottles of pleasure' to remember the meaning of the word.

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