trump

/tɹˈʌmp/

/ˈtɹəmp/

[noun] [verb]

Trump

[NOUN]

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

synonyms : cornet

horn

trumpet

a playing card in one of the four suits that owns the highest value compared to the other three suits in a particular game

synonyms : trump card

(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

to trump

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

synonyms : trump out

get the better of

synonyms : best

outdo

outflank

scoop

to play a card of a suit that outranks the current suit, usually used in trick-taking card games to win a trick and gain an advantage over other players

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

Examples

1. Trump calls off the dogs in response.

2. Has Trump drained the swamp in Washington?

3. Despite facing many challenges, the young entrepreneur came up trumps and secured a major investment for their startup.

4. In the future, if she continues to work hard, the talented musician could come up trumps and win a Grammy award.

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