Meaning of the word cropper in English

What does cropper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cropper

US /ˈkrɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈkrɒp.ər/

Noun

to fail badly, or to fall from a horse or have a bad accident in a vehicle:

Example:
If outside buyers or suppliers lose faith, a company can come a cropper very quickly.
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