out-trumpv.
/ˌaʊtˈtrʌmp/, U.S. /ˌaʊtˈtrəmp/ transitive. To surpass in trumping at cards; to overcome or defeat by trumping; to outplay, outmanoeuvre. Chiefly figurative and in figurative context.
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1697 C. Cibber School-boy v. 77 She has out trumpt me, that's the truth on't: But I can't lose all, Man, I have Pam in my Hand still.
1848 W. Irving Hist. N.Y. (rev. ed.) v. iii. 271 The wise men at the Manhattoes..learnt how their commissioner had been out-trumped by the Yankees.
1883 G. H. Calvert Brangonar iv. i. 71 His last campaign outtrumps all he has led.
1886 W. Graham Social Probl. 48 The landlords and capitalists, out-trumping each other in the political game.
1943 G. Greene Ministry of Fear i. vi. 99 Divorce suits bloomed at certain seasons; co-respondents gave tips and detectives out-trumped them with larger tips.
1999 Irish Times 27 Aug. 16 Fate..has left Arsenal and Rangers in danger of being out-trumped while Chelsea will have to play their cards with extra care.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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