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tops

American  
[tops] / tɒps /

adjective

  1. ranked among the highest, as in ability, performance, comprehensiveness, or quality.

    His work is tops. That car is tops.

adverb

  1. at a maximum; at most.

    It'll take an hour, tops. I'll give you $25 for that, tops.

noun

  1. the tops. top.

tops British  
/ tɒps /

noun

  1. a person or thing of top quality

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adjective

  1. (postpositive) excellent; superb

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Etymology

Origin of tops

First recorded in 1930–35; plural of top 1

Example Sentences

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Despite its vintage, The Archers has a considerable following among young audiences and often tops the list of most popular programmes on BBC Sounds for listeners under 35.

From BBC

Cars were entombed up to the tops of their wheels in sediment.

From Los Angeles Times

Wattimena powered back and forced a final set, despite Anderson missing more match darts at tops in set four.

From BBC

If rain does come, the tops will go up on the convertibles that traverse the parade route, Eads said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Clothes, tops and jeans especially, are cheaper in Dundalk. I think they can be a lot cheaper."

From BBC

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