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
1
A person who traps animals, especially for their fur.
"The old trapper had spent decades working the northern woods."
2
Slang: someone who sells illegal drugs.
"The song's lyrics describe the life of a small-time trapper."
How to use trapper
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- trappers
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Etymology
From trap plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for trapper
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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.
