scupper
scu
ˈskə
skē
pper
pɜr
pēr
/skˈʌpɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "scupper"in English

Scupper
01

drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

to scupper
01

to do something in order to cause something such as an opportunity or plan to fail

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Examples
The unexpected delay scuppered our plans for the big presentation.
02

wait in hiding to attack

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