Definition of Popper

1. Noun. British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994).

Exact synonyms: Karl Popper, Sir Karl Raimund Popper
Generic synonyms: Philosopher

2. Noun. A container of stimulant drug (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrite).
Generic synonyms: Excitant, Stimulant, Stimulant Drug

3. Noun. A container for cooking popcorn.
Generic synonyms: Cooker
Derivative terms: Pop

Definition of Popper

1. n. A utensil for popping corn, usually a wire basket with a long handle.

2. n. A dagger.

Definition of Popper

1. Proper noun. (surname from=German) ¹

2. Noun. One who pops. ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete) A dagger. ¹

4. 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. ¹

5. Noun. A capsule of amyl nitrite for recreational use as a sexual stimulant. ¹

6. Noun. (context: fishing) A floating lure designed to splash when the fishing line is twitched. ¹

7. Noun. Either of a pair of interlocking discs commonly used in place of buttons to fasten clothing. ¹

8. Noun. A stuffed and usually breaded jalapeño. ¹

9. Noun. (Australia) A juice box. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Popper

1. one that pops [n -S] - See also: pops

Lexicographical Neighbors of Popper

popovers
poppa
poppable
poppadom
poppadoms
poppadum
poppadums
poppas
popped
popped corn
popped in
popped off
popped one's clogs
popped out
popped up
poppers
poppet
poppet valve
poppets
poppied
poppier
poppies
poppiest
poppin'
poppiness
popping
popping crease
popping in
popping off

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