Trumpf — meaning in English

English meaning

• trump noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.

Senses

Trumpf is used for these senses in English:

• trump (cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
• trump (cards) A playing card of that suit.
• trump (figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trump — full definition

1. noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.
2. noun Something held back and used to gain an advantage at the right moment.
3. verb To beat or outdo someone or something, especially at the last moment.

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