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1tops

adjective \ˈtäps\

: highest in quality, ability, popularity, or importance

Full Definition of TOPS

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

plural of 1top
First Known Use: 1935

Rhymes with TOPS

chops, copse, Ops

2tops

adverb

: at the very most

Full Definition of TOPS

:  at the very most <will cost $50, tops>
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First Known Use of TOPS

1956

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46 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tops
  2. top
  3. topsail
  4. turnip tops
  5. top off
  6. top out
  7. top up
  8. bellows top
  9. big top
  10. bonnet top
  11. boot top
  12. boot topping
  13. buff top
  14. bunchy top
  15. chimney top
  16. cold top
  17. color top
  18. cooking top
  19. crazy top
  20. crop top
  21. curly top
  22. dish top
  23. double top
  24. drop-top
  25. fighting top
  26. flip-top
  27. friction top
  28. high-top
  29. hooded top
  30. hot top
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