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top-hole

[ top-hohl ]
/ ˈtɒpˈhoʊl /
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adjective British Slang.

first-rate.

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Nearby words

  1. top-flight,
  2. top-hamper,
  3. top-hat,
  4. top-hat scheme,
  5. top-heavy,
  6. top-level,
  7. top-notch,
  8. top-of-the-line,
  9. top-off,
  10. top-secret

Origin of top-hole

First recorded in 1895–1900; top1 + hole
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British Dictionary definitions for top-hole

top-hole

interjection, adjective British informal

excellent; splendid
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