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tops

The correct spelling is tops.

How to pronounce tops

/tɒps/
noun

IPA: /tɒps/

Say it like: Top-s

The correct spelling is tops. The highest or uppermost part of something. For example: "His kite got caught at the top of the tree."

Usage Examples

His kite got caught at the top of the tree.

The boy was amazed at how long the top would spin.

I prefer being a top, and my boyfriend prefers being a bottom.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The highest or uppermost part of something.
  2. 2.A child’s spinning toy; a spinning top.
  3. 3.(heading) Someone who is eminent.
  4. 4.(BDSM) A dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay.
  5. 5.A man penetrating or with a preference for penetrating during homosexual intercourse.

verb

  1. 1.To cover on the top or with a top.
  2. 2.To cut or remove the top (as of a tree)
  3. 3.To excel, to surpass, to beat.
  4. 4.To be in the lead, to be at number one position (of).
  5. 5.To commit suicide.

adjective

  1. 1.Great; excellent.

adverb

  1. 1.At the very most; as a maximum.

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