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Trotter Meaning in English

word

ˈtɹɑtɝ
TRAHT-er
tɹˈɒtɐ
TROT-uh

Definition

A "trotter" is either a pig’s foot used as food, or a horse trained to trot in races. Sometimes, it can also mean a person or animal that moves by trotting.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly refers to pig’s feet in cooking, especially in British English; 'trotter' for a horse is mainly used in racing contexts. Less often, it describes someone who trots. Not to be confused with 'trooper' (soldier) or the common verb 'trot'.

Example Sentences

We ate a delicious trotter stew last night.

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A trotter can also be a horse that runs in special races.

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The chef cleaned each trotter before cooking.

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She ordered a plate of spicy trotters at the local restaurant.

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His horse is a champion trotter in the European racing circuit.

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Whenever he gets nervous, he starts pacing like a little trotter.

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