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- US Pronunciation
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- [top-noch]
- /ˈtɒpˈnɒtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [top-noch]
- /ˈtɒpˈnɒtʃ/
Definition of topnotch word
- adjective topnotch first-rate: a topnotch job. 1
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Origin of topnotch
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; top1 + notch
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Parts of speech for Topnotch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
topnotch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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topnotch usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for topnotch
adj topnotch
- creamer — Creamer is a white powder that is used in tea and coffee instead of milk.
adjective topnotch
- ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
- handpicked — Picked by hand; picked or selected with care.
- weeded — a valueless plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop.
- a-one — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
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