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  • noun Plural form of popper.

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Examples

  • Basically, inhalants -- with the exception of nitrous oxide and "poppers" -- aren't even really drugs.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Maia Szalavitz 2010

  • Amyl nitrates-also known as "poppers" - are not illegal.

    The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008

  • Some doctors thought the symptoms might be related to nitrite inhalants, known as poppers, which many gay men used as a sexual stimulant.

    No Place Left to Bury the Dead Nicole Itano 2007

  • Another night, Patrick took me to this place where they sell poppers, which is this drug you inhale.

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky 1999

  • Another night, Patrick took me to this place where they sell poppers, which is this drug you inhale.

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky 1999

  • Another night, Patrick took me to this place where they sell poppers, which is this drug you inhale.

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky 1999

  • Kennedy invited Alford to a "wild party" at Bing Crosby's desert ranch, and allegedly forced her to try amyl nitrate - better known as "poppers."

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2012

  • It is important to note that Cialis is not to be taken with medicines called "nitrates" (often prescribed for chest pain); or with recreational drugs called "poppers" like amyl or butyl nitrite, as the combination may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure; or if allergic to Cialis or Adcirca® (tadalafil), or any of its ingredients.

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  • It is important to note that Cialis is not to be taken with medicines called "nitrates" (often prescribed for chest pain); or with recreational drugs called "poppers" like amyl or butyl nitrite, as the combination may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure; or if allergic to Cialis or Adcirca® (tadalafil), or any of its ingredients.

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  • "I was sitting next to him in the living room when a handful of yellow capsules - most likely amyl nitrate, commonly known as poppers - was offered up by one of the guests," Alford writes.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2012

  • You may see snaps referred to as press studs, gripper studs, poppers, press fasteners, or any combination of these.

    Setting Snaps - How to Set 4 Types Treasurie 2020

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