comper: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, British English
Quick answer
What does “comper” mean?
A person who enters many competitions, especially for prizes.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who enters many competitions, especially for prizes.
An individual who makes a hobby or pastime of entering numerous contests, often radio, magazine, or promotional giveaways.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is almost exclusively British English. In American English, the activity is more commonly referred to as 'sweepstaking' and a participant as a 'sweepstakes enthusiast' or 'contestant'.
Connotations
In UK, neutral-to-slightly-humorous. It can suggest a dedicated hobbyist. In US, the specific term is unknown, so no connotation.
Frequency
Very rare in US English; low-frequency specialist term in UK English.
Grammar
How to Use “comper” in a Sentence
(be) a + [ADJ] comperenter competitions like a comperVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “comper” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She's been comping for years.
- I comp in my spare time.
adjective
British English
- She follows all the comper forums.
- He has a comper's mindset.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in marketing/promotions to describe the target demographic of frequent competition entrants.
Academic
Virtually never used.
Everyday
Used within the hobbyist community and understood more broadly in UK media discussing such hobbies.
Technical
Not a technical term.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “comper”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “comper”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “comper”
- Spelling as 'comper' vs. 'comp-er' (rare). Using it in American contexts where it is not understood.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency, specialist term used mainly in British English within the context of prize competitions.
Yes, in UK English, the related verb 'to comp' (meaning to enter competitions) exists, from which 'comper' is derived.
There isn't a single-word equivalent. Phrases like 'sweepstakes enthusiast', 'frequent contestant', or 'prize hunter' are used.
Not inherently. It is neutral, though context could paint it as obsessive or, conversely, as shrewd and successful.
A person who enters many competitions, especially for prizes.
Comper is usually informal, british english in register.
Comper: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkɒmpə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “He wins so often, he's a comper by trade.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'COMPetition EnteRer' shortened to 'COMPER'.
Conceptual Metaphor
HUNTING/PROFESSION (e.g., 'prize hunter', 'he's a professional comper').
Practice
Quiz
In which variety of English is the noun 'comper' primarily used?