tops
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Great; excellent.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This is tops for a musical. Popular with the audience.
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 “tops” mean?
Great; excellent.
Is “tops” formal or informal?
tops is generally dated, slang.