noun
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an informal name for top hat
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a person or thing that tops
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informal a remark that caps the one before
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Origin of topper
Example Sentences
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For the creators, the decision to reintroduce Topper was born out of a shared love for the character and a desire to revisit an old obstacle for Sarah and John B.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2023
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
A subsidiary of his company, which was called Topper Corp., produced the first line of toys based on the children’s television show “Sesame Street” in the early 1970s.
From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2021
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
Go slow, Amos Topper, and maybe you won’t stumble.
From Tales from the Veld by Glanville, Ernest
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