stilton
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
That which is needed or wanted; the very thing; the ticket.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That's the Stilton!
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 “stilton” mean?
That which is needed or wanted; the very thing; the ticket.
Is “stilton” formal or informal?
stilton is generally archaic, slang.