Definition of TOPS

tops

Noun

  • the upper part of anything
    • "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"
  • the highest or uppermost side of anything
  • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
  • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
  • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
  • the greatest possible intensity
  • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
  • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
  • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
  • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
  • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
  • plural of top
  • The uppermost field of a dartboard; the double-20 field

Verb

  • be superior or better than some standard
  • pass by, over, or under without making contact
    • "the balloon cleared the tree tops"
  • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
    • "A star tops the Christmas Tree"
  • be ahead of others; be the first
  • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
  • reach or ascend the top of
  • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
  • cut the top off
  • be the culminating event
  • finish up or conclude
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of top

Adjective Satellite

  • of the highest quality
    • "she is absolutely tops"

Adv

  • At the very most; as a maximum.

Adj

  • Great; excellent.

Examples

  • Scoring 38 more points leaves him with tops for the win.
  • Your essay should be two pages, tops.

Origin / Etymology

Likely top + -s (diminutive).

Synonyms

A-one, ace, acme, big top, circus tent, clear, cover, crack, crest, crown, elevation, exceed, first-rate, go past, height, lead, meridian, overstep, pass, peak, pinch, pinnacle, round top, spinning top, summit, super, superlative, teetotum, tip, tiptop, top, top of the inning, top off, top out, top side, top-notch, topnotch, transcend, upper side, upside, whirligig

Antonyms

bottom

Scrabble Score: 6

tops: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tops: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tops: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

tops: valid Words With Friends Word