| top banana n. Slang 1. The main comic in a burlesque show. 2. The head person, as of a group or project. [So called from the presentation of a banana to the comedian who has the punch line in a three-man burlesque routine.] |
top banana
n Slang chiefly US
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) the leading comedian in vaudeville, burlesque, etc.
2. the leader; boss
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| Noun | 1. |  top banana - the leading comedian in a burlesque show |
| 2. |  top banana - the most important person in a group or undertakingimportant person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events |
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