tops
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1tops

adjective \ˈtäps\

Definition of TOPS

: topmost in quality, ability, popularity, or importance —used predicatively <is tops in his field>

Examples of TOPS

  1. He is tops in his field.
  2. You're tops in my book!

Origin of TOPS

plural of 1top
First Known Use: 1935

Rhymes with TOPS

2tops

adverb

Definition of TOPS

: at the very most <will cost $50, tops>

Examples of TOPS

  1. It takes me 15 minutes tops to do the dishes.

First Known Use of TOPS

1956

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