top-hole
Americanadjective
interjection
Etymology
Origin of top-hole
Example Sentences
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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 ● Dec. 22, 2012
The Carefree citizens enjoy a top-hole golf course, shops, airport and an "International Restaurant" whose seven dining rooms are each decorated in a different geographical style but serve the same food.
From Time Magazine Archive
With a little remodeling, stately Scarcroft Lodge, a 120-year-old mansion overlooking 160 acres of rolling farmland, would be absolutely top-hole.
From Time Magazine Archive
When they could afford it, they telephoned, and Alf noticed that Clara's isolation led her to speak in dated British slang, with such expressions as "ripping" and "top-hole."
From Time Magazine Archive
“Plenty to keep the inner creature satisfied. Scorching June weather, and a top-hole billet for snoozin’, what, what?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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