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top-hole

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

first-rate.

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RELATED WORDS

top-level, excellent, first-class, first-rate, top-flight, top-notch, blue-chip, top-drawer, accomplished, ace, admirable, attractive, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, champion, choice, distinctive, distinguished, estimable

Nearby words

top-end, top-flight, top-hat, top-hat scheme, top-heavy, top-hole, top-level, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-off, top-secret

Origin of top-hole

First recorded in 1895–1900; top1 + hole
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top-hole

interjection, adjective British informal

excellent; splendid
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