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
Etymology
Origin of topper
Example Sentences
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I briefly consider breakfast-for-dinner — biscuits and eggs are always tempting — but land instead on a skillet chicken pot pie: chicken, frozen vegetables, cream, and biscuits as the topper.
From Salon
But the fateful appearance of that mayhem-inducing squirrel was the topper.
From Literature
The group worked with local straw craft workers to produce large straw maypole toppers which were then used as part of the set.
From BBC
The final standings of the men's table are yet to be decided, however, with the table toppers going straight through to the final on 31 August.
From BBC
The key to a comfortable — and flexible — guest bed, they say, is a durable mattress topper from IKEA, which they store in the garage and carry into the apartment when they have overnight guests.
From Los Angeles Times
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