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Amyl nitrites were originally sold in small glass ampoules wrapped in cloth. Recreational users would crush or "pop" these vials between their fingers to release their vapours, which is thought to be the origin of the slang term.
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- Drugs of the alkyl nitrate class used recreationally as a sexual stimulant, especially among gay men. Have I been doing too much poppers?
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- plural of popper Poppers are used commonly during social events such as dancing and for muscle relaxation during sex. Poppers are most commonly used in the lesbian and gay population , but have been experimented with by others as well.
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title = {poppers},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/poppers},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
