esturador; artefato que estufa; inalante
1. A device or container that makes a popping sound when activated
The popper released confetti when I pulled the string.
O esturador soltou confete quando puxei a corda.
2. A person or thing that pops or causes something to pop
The corn popper makes perfectly fluffy popcorn.
O esturador de pipoca faz pipoca perfeitamente macia.
3. A type of inhalant drug (alkyl nitrites) - slang usage
The illegal substance is commonly known as poppers on the street.
A substância ilegal é comumente conhecida como poppers na rua.
4. In cooking, a utensil used to pop popcorn
She used an electric popper to make snacks for the movie.
Ela usou um esturador elétrico para fazer lanches para o filme.
In American English, 'popper' primarily refers to a popcorn machine or party noisemaker. However, the term has acquired a secondary meaning as slang for alkyl nitrites (inhalant drugs), particularly in LGBTQ+ communities. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'esturador' is the standard term for popcorn poppers, reflecting the popularity of popcorn as a snack. The word is less commonly used in Portugal, where 'máquina de pipocas' is preferred.
NYC Slang
Popper - refers to inhalant drugs in street slang; also used for party favor noisemakers
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