English · Slang Attested

top boy

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A leader, kingpin, or boss in the drug trade or gang hierarchy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người lãnh đạo, trùm hoặc ông chủ trong buôn bán ma túy hoặc hệ thống băng đảng

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Examples

I love Top Boy, which is not only the name of the show but the British term for big boss man, the kingpin, etc. The top boy is the one who runs the drug trade.

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 “top boy” mean?

A leader, kingpin, or boss in the drug trade or gang hierarchy.

Is “top boy” formal or informal?

top boy is generally slang.

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