Question 1

What does "popper up" mean?

Accepted Answer

A person or thing that appears suddenly or repeatedly in an unexpected way (noun use derived from 'pop up').

Question 2

How do you use "popper up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He was a persistent popper up at industry events, always networking.

Question 3

Is "popper up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"popper up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. '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'.

popper up

More with "up"