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top banana

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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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.top bananatop banana - the leading comedian in a burlesque show
comedian, comic - a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
2.top bananatop banana - the most important person in a group or undertaking
bigwig, kingpin
important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events


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