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Trumping (Noun)

Meaning

(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • She expertly managed trumping the ace of hearts with her last remaining club card to secure the game.
  • The young player's tendency for trumping was beginning to unnerve his more experienced opponents.
  • In the heat of the moment, he forgot about trumping and ended up losing the crucial trick.
  • His decision to try trumping on the third round proved to be the turning point in the match.
  • Trumping the king of spades was the only way for her to save the game from certain defeat.

Synonyms

  • Ruff

Hypernyms

  • Turn

Related Words

  • Trump (verb)
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