what is a popper slang

“Popper” is slang most commonly used for alkyl nitrite inhalants —especially the kind sold in small bottles and used recreationally, often associated with a quick rush and muscle relaxation.

Common meanings

• Drug slang: a bottle of inhaled nitrites, often called “poppers”.

• Other slang use: in some slang dictionaries, it can also mean a poser/fake or someone pretending to be something they’re not.

Quick note

The drug-related meaning is the one most people mean today in nightlife or internet contexts, while the other slang use is much less common and more niche.

If you want, I can also explain:

• where the term came from,
• how it’s used in a sentence,
• or the difference between slang, street terms, and medical terminology.