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
1.
a person who cultivates a small farm or garden, especially one who pays rent with a share of the crop
Example:
•
The poor cropper struggled to make ends meet after a bad harvest.
•
Many croppers in the region relied on rain for their crops.
2.
a fall, especially from a horse or bicycle
Example:
•
He took a nasty cropper when his bike hit a pothole.
•
The jockey took a cropper at the last fence.
Related Word: