trouper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From troupe + -er.
Meanings
- A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
- A veteran performer.
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(colloquial, dated, figuratively) One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence
[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.
1933 August 13, Pittsburgh Press, page 29:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| troupers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (11)
de Mitglied einer Theatertruppe (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)) · de altgedienter Schauspieler (a veteran performer) · de Mime (a veteran performer) · ru о́пытный актёр (a veteran performer) · de erfahrener Darsteller (a veteran performer) · ru член тру́ппы (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)) · de altgedienter Künstler (a veteran performer) · fr actrice (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)) · de Theatergruppenmitglied (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)) · ru актёр (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe)) · fr acteur (a member of a theatrical company (a troupe))