trouper

/ˈtrupər/
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Other forms: troupers

Definitions of trouper
  1. noun
    a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working
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    type of:
    good person
    a person who is good to other people
  2. noun
    an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
    synonyms: barnstormer, play-actor, playactor
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    type of:
    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
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