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topper

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top·per  (tpr)
n.
1. One that removes tops or puts tops on.
2.
a. One that is exceedingly or surpassingly good of its kind.
b. Slang Something, such as a witticism, that surpasses all that has gone before.
3. A woman's short, lightweight coat.
4. Slang A top hat.

topper [ˈtɒpə]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) an informal name for top hat
2. a person or thing that tops
3. Informal a remark that caps the one before
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.topper - a worker who makes or adds the top to somethingtopper - a worker who makes or adds the top to something
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
2.topper - a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)topper - a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
3.topper - the person who is most outstanding or excellenttopper - the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
4.topper - an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone beforetopper - an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before
humor, wit, witticism, wittiness, humour - a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
5.topper - a woman's short coattopper - a woman's short coat                
coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
6.topper - a man's hat with a tall crowntopper - a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
man's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear
Translations
topper [ˈtɒpəʳ] N
1. (= hat) → sombrero m de copa, chistera f
2. (US) the topper was thatpara colmo ..., para acabar de rematar ...

topper
n (inf, = hat) → Angströhre f (inf)

topper [ˈtɒpəʳ] n (fam) → cilindro

topper
short for top hat.


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And I no more believe Topper was really blind than I believe he had eyes in his boots.
In the black topper the light was completely hidden, and they flew on in silence.
"He rode the race well enough," Somerfield admitted, "but the mare is a topper, and no mistake.
 
 
 
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