super trouper

English

Etymology

From the brand name for a type of spotlight.

Noun

super trouper (plural super troupers)

  1. A spotlight.
    • 2017, Gerald Hansen, Derry Women Series Box Set:
      From the corner of his eye, he saw Ursula under the super troupers, fixing a stray lock of hair and eying him with marvel.
    • 2016, James C. Lee, The End of the Pier:
      To be frank, having been banished to the super troupers for four hot hours, he wasn't about to break any more sweat worrying about it. He shut down his spotlight and was relieved to depart with the punters.
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