Topper
noun
Something or someone being the best or highest in a group.
John was always the topper of our class.
Often appears as...
- class topper
- exam topper
noun
A cover or protective layer for something.
I bought a new topper for my mattress.
Often appears as...
- mattress topper
- cake topper
noun
A type of hat with a tall, cylindrical shape.
The gentleman wore a black topper to the formal event.
Often appears as...
- black topper
- silk topper
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An ending remark, especially a punchline in a joke, that is particularly witty.
His topper at the end of the speech was both unexpected and hilarious.
Often appears as...
- joke topper
- punchline topper
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Something or someone being the best or highest in a group.
John was always the topper of our class.
Often appears as...
- class topper
- exam topper
noun
A cover or protective layer for something.
I bought a new topper for my mattress.
Often appears as...
- mattress topper
- cake topper
noun
A type of hat with a tall, cylindrical shape.
The gentleman wore a black topper to the formal event.
Often appears as...
- black topper
- silk topper
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An ending remark, especially a punchline in a joke, that is particularly witty.
His topper at the end of the speech was both unexpected and hilarious.
Often appears as...
- joke topper
- punchline topper
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used to highlight someone's success, commonly in academic or competitive settings.
She became the topper of the statewide competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Topper' carries a positive connotation, often evoking respect and admiration.
Being the topper is a matter of pride among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-physical Ranking
'Topper' implies a ranking position, not a physical object.
As a topper, he was invited to many conferences.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used to highlight someone's success, commonly in academic or competitive settings.
She became the topper of the statewide competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Topper' carries a positive connotation, often evoking respect and admiration.
Being the topper is a matter of pride among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-physical Ranking
'Topper' implies a ranking position, not a physical object.
As a topper, he was invited to many conferences.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used to highlight someone's success, commonly in academic or competitive settings.
She became the topper of the statewide competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Topper' carries a positive connotation, often evoking respect and admiration.
Being the topper is a matter of pride among students.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-physical Ranking
'Topper' implies a ranking position, not a physical object.
As a topper, he was invited to many conferences.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
going to pan to the right and we will see the little zebra foal just the top sort of topper Aatish of the screen Craig's going to go into it now
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
going to pan to the right and we will see the little zebra foal just the top sort of topper Aatish of the screen Craig's going to go into it now
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.
Quote examples
John Ridley
American Director
Fact is, awards shows were never really about recognizing achievement. They were a publicity ploy cooked up in the late 1920s by MGM topper Louie Mayer and his newly formed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which was itself, back in the day, nothing but a front organization to discourage unionizing.
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Anushka Sharma
Indian Actress
I always knew I wanted to be in films but didn't want anyone to taunt my parents. So I excelled in studies. I was a topper in school and college, so when I decided to become a model, people said, 'Oh your daughter is modeling,' so at least my parents could say, 'Yeah but she also came first in class.
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Kirron Kher
Indian Actress
If college cut-offs are above 90 per cent in a particular class, then where would mediocre students with 60 per cent or 70 per cent go? Students who secure 60-70 per cent marks are also intelligent, but they could not get admission in courses of their choice for scoring lower marks than the toppers.
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Kumar Sanu
Indian Musician
The film producers have to understand that melody is the base of Indian music - they have to come back to that. Else, we'll have short lived chart toppers which dim on public memory that moment the film if off screens.
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Sonu Nigam
Indian Musician
I was a topper till class tenth and wanted to initially be a scientist.
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Manushi Chhillar
Indian Model
I was a physics topper in my school and used to encourage my juniors.
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Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
I studied finance and was a topper.
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.
Quote examples
John Ridley
American Director
Fact is, awards shows were never really about recognizing achievement. They were a publicity ploy cooked up in the late 1920s by MGM topper Louie Mayer and his newly formed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which was itself, back in the day, nothing but a front organization to discourage unionizing.
Quote examples
Anushka Sharma
Indian Actress
I always knew I wanted to be in films but didn't want anyone to taunt my parents. So I excelled in studies. I was a topper in school and college, so when I decided to become a model, people said, 'Oh your daughter is modeling,' so at least my parents could say, 'Yeah but she also came first in class.
Quote examples
Kirron Kher
Indian Actress
If college cut-offs are above 90 per cent in a particular class, then where would mediocre students with 60 per cent or 70 per cent go? Students who secure 60-70 per cent marks are also intelligent, but they could not get admission in courses of their choice for scoring lower marks than the toppers.
Quote examples
Kumar Sanu
Indian Musician
The film producers have to understand that melody is the base of Indian music - they have to come back to that. Else, we'll have short lived chart toppers which dim on public memory that moment the film if off screens.
Quote examples
Sonu Nigam
Indian Musician
I was a topper till class tenth and wanted to initially be a scientist.
Quote examples
Manushi Chhillar
Indian Model
I was a physics topper in my school and used to encourage my juniors.
Quote examples
Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
I studied finance and was a topper.
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