See also: A-teamer

English

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Etymology

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From "A team" + "-er".

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈeɪ ˌtiːmər/
  • Rhymes: -iːmə
  • Hyphenation: A‧team‧er

Noun

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A teamer (plural A teamers)

  1. (informal) A member of an A team; a member of the best or most effective team.

Usage notes

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This term is often used informally to describe a member of an elite or highly effective team. In sports and other contexts, "A-Teamer" refers to a member of the best team. For additional levels, terms like "B-Teamer," "C-Teamer," and so on are used, but these are informal and typically not standardized. The usage of these terms implies a descending order of proficiency or importance.

Synonyms

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Coordinate terms

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  • B-Teamer
  • C-Teamer

Derived terms

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