scupper

das Speigatt (n); ruinieren (v)

Example sentences with “scupper”

  1. The plan was scuppered by the rain. (Der Plan wurde durch den Regen ruiniert.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'scupper' mean in German?

It has two meanings: nautical ('das Speigatt') and metaphorical ('ruinieren' or 'vereiteln').