troopie
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Meaning · English
A trooper; a private.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As a troopie in the army with many friends in African units, it is an embarrassment to be called on to operate with these men to find I am paid more than those whose command I am under.
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 “troopie” mean?
A trooper; a private.
Is “troopie” formal or informal?
troopie is generally slang.