About The Word Topper
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Topper
Topper Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Topper?
[n] a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with beaver or silk
[n] a woman's short coat [n] an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before [n] the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" [n] a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.) [n] a worker who makes or adds the top to something Synonyms | Synonyms for Topper: beaver | best | dress hat | high hat | opera hat | silk hat | stovepipe | top hat Related Terms | Find terms related to Topper: See Also | chapeau | coat | hat | human | humor | humour | individual | lid | mortal | person | somebody | someone | soul | wit | witticism | wittiness | worker Topper In Webster's Dictionary \Top"per\, n.
1. One that tops, in any sense of the verb; specif.:
(a) A cover of a top layer or part. [Colloq.]
(b) One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its
kind. [Slang]
(c) Any device for cutting off tops; as, a turnip topper.
(d) One who tops steel ingots.
(e) A three-square float (file) used by comb makers.
2. A top hat. [Slang or Colloq.]
3. Tobacco left in the bottom of a pipe bowl; -- so called
from its being often taken out and placed on top of the
newly filled bowl. Also, a cigar stump. [Slang]
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