popper

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kleines Behältnis mit stimulierenden Drogen wie Amyl- oder Butylnitrit oder ein Behältnis zum Zubereiten von Popcorn.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a small container of stimulant drugs such as amyl or butyl nitrite, or a container used for cooking popcorn.

1. Stimulant drug containerC1informalmedical

   A small glass vial containing a volatile liquid (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrite) that is inhaled for its stimulant effects.

   Poppers

   • He discreetly opened a popper at the party.
   • The use of poppers is common in some nightlife scenes.
   • She warned him about the risks of inhaling poppers.

   Synonymesnapper

2. Popcorn makerA2informalculinary

   A device or container designed specifically for popping popcorn kernels.

   Popcornmaschine

   • We used an electric popper for movie night.
   • The old-fashioned stovetop popper works perfectly.
   • She bought a new popper that makes popcorn in minutes.