Meaning & Definition of word "Trump"

Trump

/trʌmp/

1. A playing card of the suit that has been made the highest in rank in a particular game.
- Example: He played the ace of spades as a trump in the final round.
2. A key or decisive factor.
- Example: Her experience in negotiations was the trump that won the deal.
3. A sound made by a trumpet, or a loud sound in general.
- Example: The trump of the horn signaled the start of the parade.

1. To surpass or outdo someone or something.
- Example: He managed to trump his rivals with a better marketing strategy.
2. To play a trump card in a card game.
- Example: She decided to trump her opponent's move to secure the win.

From Middle English 'trumpe' (to trumpet, blow a horn), probably from the Latin 'trumpere', related to the sound made by a trumpet.

Trump card:

A resource or advantage that may give one a significant advantage.

Trump up:

To fabricate or falsify evidence or a story.

To hold all the trumps:

To have a decisive advantage in a situation.

trumpet:

A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone.

trumping:

The act of playing a trump card or surpassing someone.

trumped up:

Fabricated or falsified, especially in regard to evidence.

Meaning: To dominate or best someone decisively.

Example Sentence: He really trumped them in the final round of the competition.

Meaning: To make something seem more impressive than it really is.

Example Sentence: She trumped up her resume to get the job.