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.