noun

trapper

TRAP

Trapper (noun) means a person who traps animals, especially for their fur. Example: “The old trapper had spent decades working the northern woods.”

noun

A person who traps animals, especially for their fur.

"The old trapper had spent decades working the northern woods."

Slang: someone who sells illegal drugs.

"The song's lyrics describe the life of a small-time trapper."

How to Use Trapper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who traps animals for a living, or, in slang, a drug dealer.

When to use it

The drug-dealing sense is informal slang, common in hip-hop culture.

Word Forms

trappers plural

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Etymology

From trap plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for trapper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “trapper” mean?

The word “trapper” means a person who traps animals, especially for their fur. In plain terms, someone who traps animals for a living, or, in slang, a drug dealer.

How do you pronounce “trapper”?

“Trapper” is pronounced TRAP (/ˈtɹæpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “trapper” in a sentence?

Here is “trapper” used in a sentence: “The old trapper had spent decades working the northern woods.”

What part of speech is “trapper”?

“Trapper” is a noun.

How many meanings does “trapper” have?

“Trapper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who traps animals, especially for their fur.