topper

[ top-er ]
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noun
  1. a person or thing that tops.

  2. a woman's loose, usually lightweight topcoat, especially one that is knee-length or shorter.

  1. Informal. top hat.

  2. British Slang. an excellent or well-liked person or thing.

Origin of topper

1
First recorded in 1665–75; top1 + -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for topper

topper

/ (ˈtɒpə) /


noun
  1. an informal name for top hat

  2. a person or thing that tops

  1. informal a remark that caps the one before

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