noun

trouper

TROO-puh

Trouper (noun) means a reliable, hardworking person who keeps going despite difficulty, especially without complaint. Example: “She finished the marathon with a torn ligament — what a trouper.”

noun

A reliable, hardworking person who keeps going despite difficulty, especially without complaint.

"She finished the marathon with a torn ligament — what a trouper."

"He's a real trouper, always the first to volunteer for the tough shifts."

How to use trouper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone dependable and tough who carries on through hardship without fuss, originally an experienced stage performer.

Common mistake

Often misspelled "trouper" as "trooper" — a trooper is a soldier or police officer, while a trouper is someone who perseveres cheerfully.

Easily confused with

trooper →

Common pairings

a real trouper be a trouper about it

Word forms

troupers plural

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Etymology

From troupe + -er.

Synonyms

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playactor play-actor barnstormer

Rhymes for trouper

super duper pauper grouper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trouper” mean?

The word “trouper” means a reliable, hardworking person who keeps going despite difficulty, especially without complaint. In plain terms, someone dependable and tough who carries on through hardship without fuss, originally an experienced stage performer.

How do you pronounce “trouper”?

“Trouper” is pronounced TROO-puh (/ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “trouper” in a sentence?

Here is “trouper” used in a sentence: “She finished the marathon with a torn ligament — what a trouper.”

What part of speech is “trouper”?

“Trouper” is a noun.