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tiptop

/ˈtɪp.tɒp/

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adjective

/ˈtɪp.tɒp/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее превосходный, первоклассный или высочайшего качества.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning excellent, first-rate, or of the highest quality.

  1. Of the highest qualityB2informal

    Excellent, perfect, or in the best possible condition.

    ruПервоклассный

    • The hotel we stayed at was in tiptop shape.
    • She always keeps her garden in tiptop condition.
    • His performance was absolutely tiptop.

    Synonymsexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateperfectprimesuperbsuperiorsupremetop-notch

    Antonymsbadinferiormediocrepoorsecond-rate

Forms
  • more tiptop comparative form
  • most tiptop superlative form

noun

/ˈtɪp.tɒp/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее высший уровень, степень или стадию развития, которых можно достичь, или крайнюю вершину чего-либо.

A noun referring to the highest level, degree, or stage of development attainable, or the extreme top or summit of something.

  1. B2informal

    The highest level or degree attainable; the peak of development or quality.

    ruВысший уровень

    • The athlete performed at the tiptop of his abilities.
    • This restaurant is known for serving food of the tiptop quality.
    • She always strives to reach the tiptop in her career.

    Synonymsacmeapexapogeeclimaxculminationheighthigh pointpeakpinnaclesummittopzenith

    Antonymsbottomlownadirpit

  2. Extreme top or summitB2informal

    The very highest point or summit of something.

    ruВершина

    • They climbed to the tiptop of the mountain.
    • The flag was placed at the tiptop of the building.
    • From the tiptop of the hill, you can see the entire valley.

    Synonymsacmeapexcrestcrownpeakpinnaclesummittopzenith

    Antonymsbasebottomfootnadir

Forms
  • tiptops plural form
  • tiptops' possessive plural form
  • tiptop's possessive singular form