Cropper

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɑpər/

Definitions of cropper

noun a severe setback or disaster

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer hired a cropper to help with the harvest.

A2 She was worried about losing her job as a cropper due to the bad weather.

B1 The cropper carefully selected the ripest fruits to pick.

B2 The cropper's expertise in farming techniques was evident in the quality of the crops.

C1 The cropper's knowledge of soil management and irrigation systems greatly improved the farm's productivity.

C2 As a seasoned cropper, he was able to predict market trends and adjust his planting accordingly.

Examples of cropper in a Sentence

formal The cropper faced challenges with the recent changes in agricultural regulations.

informal My neighbor is a cropper and grows the best tomatoes in town.

slang I heard that new cropper down the road is really making a name for himself.

figurative She was worried that her careless actions would cause her to come a cropper.

Grammatical Forms of cropper

• past tense: cropped
• plural: croppers
• comparative: more cropper
• superlative: most cropper
• present tense: crop
• future tense: will crop
• perfect tense: have cropped
• continuous tense: cropping
• singular: cropper
• positive degree: cropper
• infinitive: to crop
• gerund: cropping
• participle: cropped

Origin and Evolution of cropper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'cropper' originated from the Middle English word 'croppere', which referred to someone who harvested crops.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'cropper' expanded to include someone who experienced a sudden fall or setback, such as in the phrase 'come a cropper'. This usage likely evolved from the idea of a crop failing or being cut down unexpectedly.