topper
noun
Simple meaning
A worker who makes or adds the top to something.
Pronunciation
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tahperSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɑpɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A worker who makes or adds the top to something
A person or tool that cuts off the top of something.
A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
A soft, relatively thin, piece of padding placed on top of a mattress, or forming the upper layer of a mattress.
A top hat.
chiefly us
A short outer jacket worn by women or children.
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- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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