tops
adjective
\ ˈtäps
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Definition of tops
(Entry 1 of 2)
: topmost in quality, ability, popularity, or importance
—used predicatively is tops in his field
tops
adverbDefinition of tops (Entry 2 of 2)
: at the very most
will cost $50, tops
Examples of tops in a Sentence
Adjective
He is tops in his field. You're tops in my book!Adverb
It takes me 15 minutes tops to do the dishes.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
One bite of a Tops pork shoulder sandwich (the jumbo is less than $5) explains why more than a dozen Tops locations thrive in metro Memphis. — Ardie A. Davis, kansascity.com, "Memphis in May barbecue contest sets off culinary excursion," 6 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tops.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tops
tops
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of tops
(Entry 1 of 2)
informal
: highest in quality, ability, popularity, or importance
tops
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of tops (Entry 2 of 2)
informal
: at the very most
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