trooper

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/

Noun

trooper (plural troopers)

1. (military) A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. [from 1640]

   Synonyms: cavalryman, horse soldier, crewman, armored soldier, zipperhead, Tpr

2. A cavalry horse; charger.
3. A soldier.
4. (British) A troopship.
5. (US) A state trooper. [from 1911]
6. (Australia) A mounted policeman. [from 1858]
7. (figurative, colloquial) One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence. [from 1959]

   Synonyms: survivor, tough cookie

   He was a real trooper about taking care of the kids for the weekend.

Related terms

• trouper

Translations

• French: troupier
• Italian: soldato

Verb

trooper (troopers, present participle troopering; past and past participle troopered)

1. To work as a trooper.
2. To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.

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