noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something excellent or first-rate. colloquial
2. 2
   A person regarded as the best in an activity or occupation. US, dated, especially

   ""I don't know, but he must be a top-notcher. I wonder what will happen to us?""

3. 3
   Someone who finishes, or is listed by name, first. Philippines

Example

More examples

""I don't know, but he must be a top-notcher. I wonder what will happen to us?""

Etymology

From top-notch + -er.

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