most
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Meaning · English
The greatest; the best.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
PATTY:They announced this year's nominees for student council. And guess who's up for vice-president? Me! Isn't that the most to say the least?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “most” mean?
The greatest; the best.
Is “most” formal or informal?
most is generally dated, slang.