Scupper
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British pronunciation/skˈʌpɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈskəpɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "scupper"

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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The unexpected delay scuppered our plans for the big presentation.
If they had been more prepared, they would not have scuppered the important deal.
02

wait in hiding to attack

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