popper

• Nom désignant principalement une petite fiole de substances stimulantes inhalées, comme le nitrite d'amyle ou de butyle, utilisée à des fins récréatives; il peut aussi désigner un récipient ou ustensile pour faire du pop-corn.

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.

   Popper (boule de nitrite)

   • 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.

   Synonymessnapper

2. Popcorn makerA2informalculinary

   A device or container designed specifically for popping popcorn kernels.

   Machine à popcorn

   • 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.