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popper

[pop-er] / ˈpɒp ər /
NOUN
aphrodisiac
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Leilani played with a rainbow-colored popper toy while a frustrated Ruiz sought answers from county officials about when they would be allowed back into their homes.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2023

The team rigged up a 5.25-foot-long bullwhip with motion capture markers and removed the whip’s popper, the part responsible for its loud noise, and also tagged participants’ bodies with markers.

From New York Times Oct. 4, 2022

Lots of jalapeño popper recipes include more than one cheese, usually cream cheese and cheddar, and even Parmesan has been known to weasel its way into the mix.

From Salon May 5, 2022

It’s clumsy, like a claw machine at an arcade, and the gripper’s rubber cups can’t press the popper that rolls the dice.

From Science Magazine Feb. 9, 2022

Then Renata remembered that the popcorn popper had a clear plastic dome on it.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

One economist messaged a Journal reporter late Wednesday night with an emoji showing celebratory party poppers.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

Party poppers, crossword puzzles, and a mini bottle of Prosecco - all neatly packaged in an orange gift bag that said "Welcome Aboard".

From BBC May 31, 2024

That noise you’re hearing is popcorn poppers getting oiled up and ready for intense duty: The Seattle International Film Festival is drawing near.

From Seattle Times Apr. 17, 2024

She has seen some neutral depictions of withdrawal, like clocks and exit signs, but also more stigmatizing design choices, like crossed fingers or party poppers with confetti.

From Slate Feb. 18, 2024

She bought two dozen champagne poppers and placed them around the edge of our coffee table.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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