top-notcher en · NOUN
Etymology
From top-notch + -er.
Meanings
- (colloquial) Something excellent or first-rate.
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(US, dated, especially) A person regarded as the best in an activity or occupation.
"I don't know, but he must be a top-notcher. I wonder what will happen to us?"
1912, Victor Appleton, Tom Swift in Captivity, page 140:
- (Philippines, qualifier:currently) Someone who finishes, or is listed by name, first.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| top-notchers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |