top-hole

[ top-hohl ]

adjective

, British Slang.

1. first-rate.

top-hole

interjection

1. excellent; splendid

Word History and Origins

Origin of top-hole¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; top ¹ + hole

Example Sentences

“Plenty to keep the inner creature satisfied. Scorching June weather, and a top-hole billet for snoozin’, what, what?”

From Literature

The top-hole work takes time, and Shell has said the Fennica and its safety equipment might not be needed until the third week of August.

From US News

According to Shell, top-hole work accounts for about half the time it takes to drill a complete exploratory well.

From US News

Shell was permitted to drill only "top-hole" wells, to depths of about 1,400 feet below the seafloor surface.

From Scientific American

While I found all your news about kidlings deeply riveting, I have to tell you that you gave me a rather top-hole idea.

From BBC

Related Words

• excellent
• exceptional
• high-quality
• marvelous
• outstanding
• superb