noun
poppers
noun
1
A class of recreational alkyl nitrite drugs, inhaled for a brief, intense head rush.
"Poppers are sold legally in some countries as a "room deodorizer" to skirt drug laws."
How to Use Poppers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of inhalant drugs, taken for a short, intense rush, often associated with nightlife and sex.
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Etymology
Named for the way users would crush or "pop" the small glass ampoules of amyl nitrite to release the vapour inside.