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topper (n.)

"the best (of anything)," 1709, originally slang, agent noun from top (v.).

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Definitions of topper from WordNet

topper (n.)
a worker who makes or adds the top to something;
topper (n.)
a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.);
topper (n.)
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others;
Synonyms: best
topper (n.)
an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before;
topper (n.)
a woman's short coat;
topper (n.)
a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur;
Synonyms: dress hat / high hat / opera hat / silk hat / stovepipe / top hat / beaver
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