curse like a trooper

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Synonym of swear like a trooper.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Bless me! she curses and storms at me like a trooper[.]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “curse like a trooper” mean?

Synonym of swear like a trooper.

Is “curse like a trooper” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.