topper

• Usado como adjetivo para descrever algo de qualidade, posição ou grau mais alto; também pode indicar o que está em cima ou é principal.

Used as an adjective to describe something of the highest quality, position, or degree.

1. Highest positionA1formal

   Situated at the highest point or level.

   Superior

   • The top shelf is too high to reach.
   • They live on the top floor of the building.
   • The mountain's top is covered in snow.

   Antônimosbasebottom

2. Best or highest qualityA2informal

   Of the highest rank, quality, or importance.

   Melhor

   • This is the top restaurant in town.
   • She is a top student in her class.
   • He drives a top-of-the-line sports car.

   Sinônimosbestfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierprimesupremetop-notch

   Antônimosbottominferiorpoorworst

3. Leading or most successfulB1informal

   Being the most successful or popular in a particular field.

   Melhor

   • The band reached the top of the charts.
   • He is a top expert in artificial intelligence.
   • Our team finished top in the league standings.

   Sinônimosbestchiefforemostleadingpreeminentpremierprincipalsupreme

   Antônimosbottomworst

• Substantivo com vários sentidos: trabalhador que coloca ou corta a parte de cima de algo, pessoa que se destaca, piada ou dito espirituoso, casaco curto feminino ou chapéu masculino de copa alta.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a worker who adds or cuts tops, an outstanding person, an excellent witticism, a woman's short coat, or a man's tall-crowned hat.

1. Top maker or finisherB2formal

   A worker who creates or attaches the top part of an object.

   Montador de copas

   • The topper carefully attached the lid to the box.
   • She worked as a topper in the furniture factory.
   • The topper ensured the cake's decoration was perfect.

2. Tree or vegetable trimmerB2formal

   A worker who cuts off the tops of trees or vegetables.

   Cortador de pontas

   • The topper trimmed the tall trees in the orchard.
   • He was hired as a topper for the carrot harvest.
   • The topper used a special tool to cut the vegetable tops.

3. Outstanding personB1informal

   Someone who is exceptionally good or excellent; a person who surpasses all others.

   Destaque

   • She is a real topper in her class, always getting the highest grades.
   • He was the topper of the sales team this quarter.
   • In the competition, the topper received a gold medal.

   Sinônimosacechampioncrackerjackexpertgeniusmasterprodigystarwhizwinner

4. Excellent witticismC1informal

   A very good joke or clever remark that surpasses all previous ones.

   Piada excelente

   • His punchline was a real topper that made everyone laugh.
   • She told a topper that ended the conversation perfectly.
   • The comedian's topper was the highlight of the show.

   Sinônimosclinchercloserfinisherkicker

5. Short coat for womenB2formal

   A woman's short coat, often stylish or fashionable.

   Casaco curto feminino

   • She wore a velvet topper over her dress.
   • The boutique sold a variety of wool toppers.
   • Her topper was perfect for the cool autumn weather.

6. Tall hat for menB2formalbritish

   A man's hat with a tall crown, usually covered with silk or beaver fur.

   Cartola

   • The gentleman wore a silk topper to the wedding.
   • In the old days, a topper was a sign of elegance.
   • He tipped his topper as he greeted the ladies.

   Sinônimoshigh hatsilk hatstovepipetop hat