noun
trouper
TROO-puh
noun
1
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 notesIn 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
Common pairings
a real trouper
be a trouper about it
Word Forms
troupers plural
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