popper

English

/ˈpɒp.ə/, /ˈpɔp.ə/, /ˈpɑ.pɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who or that which pops.
  • (obsolete) A dagger.
  • 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.
  • (informal) A capsule of amyl nitrite for recreational use as a sexual stimulant.
  • (fishing) A floating lure designed to splash when the fishing line is twitched.
  • Either of a pair of interlocking discs commonly used in place of buttons to fasten clothing, a snap fastener.
  • A device that pops kernels of corn to produce popcorn.
  • A stuffed and usually breaded jalapeño.
  • A looner balloon fetishist who prefers to burst balloons.

Etymology

Suffix from English pop (sharp sound, make burst with a loud, affectionate form of father, loud, popular, stand out, fizzy drink).

Origin

English

pop

Gloss

sharp sound, make burst with a loud, affectionate form of father, loud, popular, stand out, fizzy drink

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

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