popper
/ˈpɑ.pɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A short piece of twisted string tied to the end of a whip that creates the distinctive sound when the whip is thrown or cracked.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
Either of a pair of interlocking discs commonly used in place of buttons to fasten clothing, a snap fastener.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "“Finished the last one at three this morning, apart from bits and bobs and poppers. Quite frankly, I'm dead!”"
- "You mix habs into the cheese before stuffing your poppers […]"
- "“Where to, you crazy kids?” “Buffalo Wild Wings. It's all you can eat jalapeno poppers night.”"
- "“What are those things you are always eating?” “Pizza bagels?” “No.” “Pizza rolls?” “No.” “Pizza poppers?” “No.” “Pizzaritos?” “No.” “Pizza pockets?” “That's it.”"
- "“Man, how long was I asleep? Those skeeto poppers really knocked me out.”"
- "Looners (as they call themselves) can generally be divided into two categories, regardless of whether they prefer their balloon play with a partner or alone: poppers and non-poppers."
Etymology
From Middle English poppere, equivalent to pop + -er (suffix forming agent noun). Etymology 1 sense 8 ("capsule of amyl nitrite") is derived from the popping sound when the capsule is broken open; from which etymology 1 sense 9 also derives.
Origin
- Source language: Middle English
- First known use: First attested in 1978
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpɑ.pɚ/
- British English: /ˈpɒp.ə/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Food.