shrimper
noun
shrimp·er
ˈshrim-pər 
especially Southern ˈsrim-
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Gulf Coast shrimpers have been pummeled in recent years by natural and man-made disasters, as well as rising fuel costs.
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Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Southern shrimpers face multiple challenges, including rising costs and cheaper foreign imports.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Some shrimpers readily acknowledged the broad uncertainty around Mr. Trump’s tariffs and their impact.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Real Deal Even when shrimpers like Nacio innovate to become more efficient, their product can still be undercut by false advertising.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
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Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Southern shrimpers face multiple challenges, including rising costs and cheaper foreign imports.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Some shrimpers readily acknowledged the broad uncertainty around Mr. Trump’s tariffs and their impact.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Real Deal Even when shrimpers like Nacio innovate to become more efficient, their product can still be undercut by false advertising.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Shrimper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrimper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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shrimper
noun
shrimp·er
ˈshrimp-ər
1
: a shrimp fisherman
2
: a boat used in fishing for shrimps
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