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Trump

/tɹʌmp/

The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

📖 Definitions of "Trump"

noun
  1. 1

    The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.

    "Diamonds were declared trump(s)."

  2. 2

    A playing card of that suit.

    "He played an even higher trump."

  3. 3

    Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

  4. 4

    An excellent person; a fine fellow, a good egg.

verb
  1. 1

    To play on (a card of another suit) with a trump.

    "He knew the hand was lost when his ace was trumped."

  2. 2

    To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump.

  3. 3

    To get the better of, or finesse, a competitor.

  4. 4

    To impose unfairly; to palm off.

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