trump noun 1. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a trick where a card of a different suit has been led. "declarer ruffs the opening lead and plays a trump" 2. DATED•INFORMAL a helpful or admirable person. "Spencer's doctor is a trump—I am like a new man" verb 1. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play a trump on (a card of another suit), having no cards of the suit led. "why on earth did you trump my ace?" 2. beat (someone or something) by saying or doing something better. "taste trumps most if not all other factors when consumers choose food products"
