swooper

English

Etymology

swoop +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -uːpə(ɹ)

Noun

swooper (plural swoopers)

1. One who, or that which, swoops.
   • 2008 May 9, Matt Higgins, “New Direction for Skydiving: From Vertical to Horizontal”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     In competition, where swoopers perform freestyle maneuvers, negotiate slalom-style courses and aim for accuracy, the spectacle is often compared to auto racing.

   • 2021 August 23, “How to avoid getting swooped by a magpie this spring”, in ABC News‎^[2]:

     Victoria publishes a map of swooping sites, and the website MagpieAlert also allows users to record swoopers near them.