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View synonyms for topper

topper

[ top-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that tops. tops. top.
  2. a woman's loose, usually lightweight topcoat, especially one that is knee-length or shorter.
  3. Informal. top hat.
  4. British Slang. an excellent or well-liked person or thing.


topper

/ ˈtɒpə /

noun

  1. an informal name for top hat
  2. a person or thing that tops
  3. informal.
    a remark that caps the one before
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of topper1

First recorded in 1665–75; top 1 + -er 1
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Example Sentences

“Samurai Delicatessen”: I loved seeing John Belushi do anything, but the samurai bits were always good, and “Samurai Delicatessen” was the topper for me.

These hilarious scenes beautifully illustrate Edwards’ “magic,” recounted in an archival interview, about doing a joke, topping that joke and then topping the topper.

From Salon

"He brought a scented diffuser, his own mattress topper, a waffle maker so he could make the breakfast he normally would have," Wightman says.

From BBC

MacRae is survived by five stepchildren — Terry Halsey, Peter Halsey, Hugh Halsey, Cate Halsey and Alex Halsey Topper — and many nieces and nephews.

“Topper Takes a Trip” 1:30 p.m.

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