Trouper

//ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
  2. 2
    an actor who travels around the country presenting plays wordnet
  3. 3
    A veteran performer.
  4. 4
    a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working wordnet
  5. 5
    One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence colloquial, dated, figuratively

    "[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper."

Synonyms

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Example

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"When the time came for her to go on, however, Lillian forgot her stage fright and made her first entrance with the air of a seasoned trouper."

Etymology

From troupe + -er.

Related phrases

super trouper

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