top-hole
1
9.9
- adjective
- /ˈtɒp.həʊl/
- UK
:
excelente
- The service at the restaurant was absolutely top-hole during our visit.
Examples
-
His performance in the play was absolutely top-hole.
-
The club offers a top-hole selection of wines and spirits.
-
The meal was top-hole—I haven't eaten so well in years.
-
What a top-hole idea!
-
This is a top-hole example.
-
Everyone agreed that the performance was top-hole and deserving of a standing ovation.
-
Her presentation was top-hole, impressing all the attendees with its clarity and insight.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Very good or excellent in quality
38
3.6
Of the highest quality and better than most similar things
14
4.4
Very high quality and among the best
9
3.8
Very high quality and lasts a long time
9
6.2
Of very high quality and among the best in its field
4
3.9
A product that has very high quality and is often the most expensive option
3
3.7
Of the highest quality, better than others like it
1
9.9
Very good in quality and performance
1
5.4
Of the best quality
1
5.2
In very good or perfect condition
Very good and the best in quality
Very good and of high quality
Very good and of the highest quality
Antonyms
How Good
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Top-hole is an old British phrase that joins top ('highest') and hole to make a friendly way to say 'first-rate'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine something so good it reaches the top, so top-hole means 'excellent' or 'the very best'.