trooper

/หˆtษนuหpษ™(ษน)/

IPA: /T R UW1 P ER0/

noun
  1. 1

    A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour.

  2. 2

    A cavalry horse; charger.

  3. 3

    A soldier.

  4. 4

    A troopship.

  5. 5

    A state trooper.

  6. 6

    A mounted policeman.

  7. 7

    One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence.

    โ€œHe was a real trooper about taking care of the kids for the weekend.โ€

verb
  1. 1

    To work as a trooper.

  2. 2

    To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.

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