Trump

Verb

 * 1)  To get the better of, or finesse, a competitor.
 * 2)  To supersede.
 * 3)  To play a trump (on a card of another suit).
 * 4)  To play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump

Noun

 * 1) 🇺🇸 The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
 * 2)  The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
 * 3) A playing card of that suit.
 * 4)  Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.
 * 5)  An excellent person; a fine fellow, a good egg.

Synonyms

 * ruff
 * outsmart

Coordinate terms

 * underruff, overruff

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