top gun


top gun

noun

Definition of TOP GUN

: one who is at the top (as in ability, rank, or prestige)

Examples of TOP GUN

  1. He's the team's top gun.
  2. The company has its top guns handling the lawsuit.

First Known Use of TOP GUN

1974

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