English · Word Candidate

topping

/ˈtɑpɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: toppings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Wonderful.

AdjectiveRegister: UK, dated, informal

“My boy came home last night,” sang the waitress. “Oh, I say–how topping for you !” gurgled the cashier.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza.

Noun

Pepperoni and mushrooms are common pizza toppings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The act of cutting off the top of something.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “topping” mean?

Wonderful.

Is “topping” formal or informal?

topping is generally UK, dated, informal.