/krooh"pee euhr, -pee ay'/ ; Fr. /krddooh pyay"/ , n. , pl. croupiers /-pee euhrz, -pee ayz'/ ; Fr. /-pyay"/ .
1. an attendant in a gambling casino who rakes in money or chips and pays winners at a gaming table.
2. an assistant chairperson at a public dinner.
[ 1700-10; croupe rump (see CROUP 2 ) + -ier -IER 2 ]