Scuppered: meaning, definitions and examples
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scuppered
[ ˈskʌpərd ]
to ruin plans
To scupper means to thwart or impede a plan or process. It implies causing something to fail or be destroyed, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unexpected rain scuppered our picnic plans.
- The new regulations scuppered the company's expansion strategy.
- His comments during the meeting scuppered any chance of agreement.
- Her sudden departure scuppered the entire project.
Translations
Translations of the word "scuppered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frustrado
🇮🇳 नष्ट किया हुआ
🇩🇪 verhindert
🇮🇩 terhambat
🇺🇦 зірваний
🇵🇱 udaremniony
🇯🇵 台無しになった
🇫🇷 saboté
🇪🇸 frustrado
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 좌절된
🇸🇦 محبط
🇨🇿 zmařený
🇸🇰 nepodarilo sa
🇨🇳 破坏
🇸🇮 oškodovan
🇮🇸 frámarkaður
🇰🇿 кедергі келтірілген
🇬🇪 დაზიანებული
🇦🇿 məhv edilmiş
🇲🇽 frustrado
Etymology
The word 'scupper' originates from nautical terminology, primarily used in British English. The term dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the Old French 'escopir', meaning 'to scoop out'. In shipbuilding, scuppers are openings in the sides of a vessel that allow water to drain off the deck. Over time, the meaning expanded metaphorically to denote the disruption of plans or efforts, much like how water can drain away from a ship’s deck, preventing the vessel from being effective. Therefore, to 'scupper' something relates to causing it to become ineffective or to fail, much like water spilling out does to a boat's performance.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,346, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.