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.