topper

2 definitions found

topper - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Topper \Top"per\, n.
     1. One that tops, in any sense of the verb; specif.:
        (a) A cover of a top layer or part. [Colloq.]
        (b) One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its
            kind. [Slang]
        (c) Any device for cutting off tops; as, a turnip topper.
        (d) One who tops steel ingots.
        (e) A three-square float (file) used by comb makers.
            [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     2. A top hat. [Slang or Colloq.]
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     3. Tobacco left in the bottom of a pipe bowl; -- so called
        from its being often taken out and placed on top of the
        newly filled bowl. Also, a cigar stump. [Slang]
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

topper - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  topper
      n 1: a worker who makes or adds the top to something
      2: a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)
      3: the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who
         tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" [syn:
         best, topper]
      4: an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have
         gone before
      5: a woman's short coat
      6: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or
         with beaver fur [syn: dress hat, high hat, opera hat,
         silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver]