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topper

top·per

UK/ˈtɒpə/ US/ˈtɑpɚ/ uncommon dated slang us

noun

1.

a worker who makes or adds the top to something

2.

a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)

3.

the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

  • “he could beat the best of them”
Synonyms
4.

an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before

5.

a woman''s short coat

Origin

From Middle English toppor, equivalent to top + -er.

Phrases

  • cherry topper
  • egg topper
  • hair topper
  • mattress topper
  • pencil topper
  • top off
  • tree topper

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