trouper

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trouper

A veteran trouper performs on a small stage in a rural town.

Definition

Noun: 1. A reliable, hardworking, and uncomplaining person: A "trouper" is someone who is dependable, perseveres through difficulties without complaint, and can be counted on to do their job well, especially in challenging situations. 2. A member of a theatrical troupe; an experienced actor: Historically, a "trouper" is an actor who travels with a theater company (a troupe), often implying experience, resilience, and the ability to perform consistently under varying conditions.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Reliable Person):
    • Despite being sick, she came to work and finished the project. She's a real trouper.
    • The kids were troupers on the long car ride, never once asking "are we there yet?"
  • Noun (Experienced Actor):
    • The old trouper had performed that role hundreds of times in towns across the country.
    • He was a seasoned trouper, able to handle any mishap on stage with a smile.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a real trouper": This is a common idiomatic phrase used to praise someone's resilience and good spirit in the face of adversity or an unpleasant task.
    • You worked all weekend without a single complaint. You've been a real trouper.
Variants and Related Words
  • Troupe (n): A group of performers, such as actors, dancers, or singers, who work and travel together.
    • She joined a traveling dance troupe.
  • Trooper (n): This is a different word, often confused with "trouper." A "trooper" is a soldier in a cavalry unit or a state police officer. However, in informal usage, "trooper" is sometimes used interchangeably with "trouper" to mean a resilient person (e.g., "She's a real trooper").
Synonyms
  • Reliable person: stalwart, brick, dependable person, good sport.
  • Experienced actor: veteran actor, seasoned performer, thespian.
Related Idioms
  • "Break a leg": A traditional way to wish an actor good luck. This idiom is closely associated with the theatrical world from which the word "trouper" originates.
    • You'll be great in the play tonight. Break a leg!
trouper

A veteran trouper performs on a small stage in a rural town.

Noun
  1. an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
  2. a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working

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