Scupper

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈskÊŒp.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈskÊŒp.Éš/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒpÉ™(ɹ)

From Dutch scheppen ("to draw off")

Full definition of scupper

Noun

1. (nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.
2. (architecture) A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.

Derived terms

• scupper hose
• scupper nail
• scupper plug

Of Unknown origin.

Verb

1. (British) Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.
• 2002, Hugo Young, The Guardian (2 Jul):"We can't allow US tantrums to scupper global justice."