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tops

UK/tɒps/ US/tɑps/ fairly common informal slang

adjective

1.

of the highest quality

  • “an ace reporter”
  • “a crack shot”
  • “a first-rate golfer”
  • “a super party”
  • “played top-notch tennis”
  • “an athlete in tiptop condition”
  • “she is absolutely tops”

Origin

Likely top + -s (diminutive).

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