drooper

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who is clumsy or awkward, especially when under pressure or trying to do something impressive.

  - "Despite his nerves, John was determined not to be a drooper during his presentation."
  - "Sarah's brother is a bit of a drooper when it comes to sports."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drooper
dope , rope , scope , hope

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Drooper (en) : A person who operates a droop sled, a type of sled with runners that can be lowered to the ground for easy transport.
   

2. Drooper (en) : A person who drops or lets something fall.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of drooper that leads to same result
droopier , droopiest , droopy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a drooper was a person who drooped or hung down, such as a flag or a heavy load. Over time, the term came to be used figuratively to describe someone who was clumsy or awkward.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'drooper' has been used in literature, such as in J.D. Salinger's 'Franny and Zooey' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

2. In the 1960s, there was a popular song called 'The Drooper's Song' by the Champs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clumsiness: A state or quality of being unskillful or awkward in one's actions or movements.

2. Anxiety: A feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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How to Memorize "drooper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to do something impressive, such as carrying a heavy load or giving a presentation, but they keep dropping things or making mistakes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drooper' with the image of a clown who keeps tripping over his own feet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'drooper' as someone who 'drops' or 'operates' clumsily.

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