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topper

/ˈtɑpər/

/ˈtɒpə/

Other forms: toppers

Definitions of topper
  1. noun
    a worker who makes or adds the top to something
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    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  2. noun
    a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)
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    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  3. noun
    the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
    synonyms: best
  4. noun
    an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before
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    humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness
    a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
  5. noun
    a woman's short coat
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    type of:
    coat
    an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
  6. noun
    a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
    synonyms: beaver, dress hat, high hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat
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    type of:
    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
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