1 C1 idiomatic informal
A person or thing that appears suddenly or repeatedly in an unexpected way (noun use derived from 'pop up').
"He was a persistent popper up at industry events, always networking."
popper up
C1 informal
Note: 'Popper up' is not a standard phrasal verb but a noun derived from 'pop up', referring to a person or thing that appears suddenly or unexpectedly.
In plain English
Something or someone that keeps appearing or popping up unexpectedly.
What does "popper up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
One who pops up — a person or thing that appears suddenly.
Actually means
Something or someone that keeps appearing or popping up unexpectedly.
Usage tip
'Popper up' is an uncommon nominal construction derived from 'pop up'. It functions as a noun rather than a phrasal verb. ESL learners are unlikely to encounter it in everyday contexts. The standard phrasal verb is 'pop up'.
Words that pair with "popper up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
frequent unexpected ad message
How to conjugate "popper up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
popper up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
poppers up
he/she/it
Past simple
poppered up
yesterday
Past participle
poppered up
have + pp
-ing form
poppering up
continuous
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