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.