Tops

/tɒpz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The uppermost or highest part of something.
The mountain's tops were covered in glistening white snow.
The best or leading position in a ranking.
She finished in tops for the marathon, beating all her competitors.
verb
To surpass or exceed.
He always tries to tops his previous scores in the game.
To place on top of something.
She tops the cake with fresh strawberries.
adjective
Of the highest quality or rank.
He only buys tops-quality ingredients for his cooking.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English 'top' meaning 'summit, peak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

top of the line
Referring to something that is the highest quality or most expensive.
top dog
A person who has the most power or authority.
top it off
To finish something in a good way or to add a final touch.

Related Words

topper
A person or thing that is at the top.
topmost
Situated at the highest point.
topping
Something placed on top of food.

Slang Meanings

Best or superior.
That restaurant is the tops for Italian food.
Awesome or excellent.
Your efforts on the project were tops!