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Swamper definition

swŏmpər, swôm-
An assistant who performs tasks requiring little training, as:
  • One who clears brush for loggers.
  • A truck driver's assistant.
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A person or animal that lives in or close to a swamp.
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A person who lives in a swamp.
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A person who works at swamping.
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(old, informal) A handyman or helper.
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(US) A person who lives in a swampy area. [from 18th c.]
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(US) A person who clears a road for lumberers in a forest or swamp. [from 19th c.]
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Someone or something that swamps or overwhelms. [from 19th c.]
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(North America, slang) A truck driver's assistant; an assistant to a driver of horses, mules or bullocks. [from 19th c.]
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(Australia, slang) A person who travels by foot but has his belongings on a wagon. [from 19th c.]
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(US) A handyman or general employee in a liquor saloon; a cook's assistant. [from 20th c.]
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
swamper
Plural:
swampers

Origin of swamper

  • From swamp +"Ž -er.

    From Wiktionary