Meaning & Definition of Trotter in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: One that trots, especially a horse or pig.

  Example Sentence: The horse was a fast trotter on the race track.

• Definition: A pig, especially one raised for food.

  Example Sentence: The butcher prepared several trotters for the special dish.

• Definition: A person who is often on foot; a pedestrian.

  Example Sentence: As a city trotter, he preferred walking to driving.

Etymology

Origin: Late Middle English, from the verb 'trot' + agent suffix '-er'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• trampling in the trotters: To walk heavily or noisily.
• trotting along: Moving on foot at a brisk pace.

Translations

• Spanish: andador

• French: trottin

• German: Tretter

• Russian: пешеход

Related Words

• trot: To run at a pace faster than a walk but slower than a canter.

• gait: A manner of walking or moving on foot.

Slang Meanings of trotter

• Meaning: Trotter Class

  Example Sentence: He's part of the trotter class, always in a hurry.

• Meaning: Trotter's Delight

  Example Sentence: After jogging, a trotter's delight is a hearty meal.