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topper

American  
[top-er] / ˈtɒp ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that tops.

  2. a woman's loose, usually lightweight topcoat, especially one that is knee-length or shorter.

  3. Informal. top hat.

  4. capper.

  5. British Slang. an excellent or well-liked person or thing.

topper British  
/ 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

Etymology

Origin of topper

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

Example Sentences

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Also, Lewis Topper, who runs a network of fast-food restaurant franchises, donated more than $17,000 total to Finchem, Karamo and Marchant, according to the report.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

We just put more on,” Topper tells me.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre; state Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford; two religious schools; three public school districts; and several parents of schoolchildren.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2021

Virtually all positive coronavirus test results identified in San Francisco by Color Health are being routed for genomic sequencing to identify its variant, said Scott Topper, vice president of clinical operations at Color Health.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2021

You ain’t got any more thinking machine than a biled rabbit, Sam Topper.

From Tales from the Veld by Glanville, Ernest

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