Losing face, one looking to buy container (6)

I believe the answer is:

hopper

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'container' is the definition.
(hopper is a kind of container)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for hopper that I've seen before include "Young locust" , "Edward --, US artist" , "Grain container - rabbit?" , "Container, jumper" , "one making short trip?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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