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topping

/ˈtɑpɪŋ/noun, verb, adjective2 syllables

Topping means: be superior or better than some standard.

Synonyms for topping25

verb, as in be superior or better than some standard

exceed, transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top

verb, as in pass by, over, or under without making contact

clear, top

verb, as in be ahead of others; be the first

lead, top

verb, as in provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

top, top out

verb, as in cut the top off

top, pinch

verb, as in be the culminating event

crown, top

verb, as in finish up or conclude

top, top off

verb, as in be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

top

verb, as in reach or ascend the top of

top

verb, as in strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

top

adjective, as in excellent; best possible

top-flight, top-hole, superior

also used for topping

ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, badass, bang on, bang-up, studly, based

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What does topping mean?12

verb

1

be superior or better than some standard“She exceeded our expectations”

2

pass by, over, or under without making contact“the balloon cleared the tree tops”

3

be ahead of others; be the first“she topped her class every year”

4

provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)“the towers were topped with conical roofs”

5

cut the top off“top trees and bushes”

6

be the culminating event“The speech crowned the meeting”

7

finish up or conclude“They topped off their dinner with a cognac”

8

be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point“A star tops the Christmas Tree”

9

reach or ascend the top of“The hikers topped the mountain just before noon”

10

strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

adjective

1

excellent; best possible

noun

1

a flavorful addition on top of a dish

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with topping?9

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Topping in a sentence

  • Topping off the performance with a backflip, the dancer preened in the applause.swolesuki
  • This product is both a floor polish and a dessert topping.papabear
  • The topping on the cake is her favourite bit.Chrikaru
  • Her favorite topping for frozen yogurt was mini chocolate chips.mccarras
  • He's recognized for both his work in physics and his chart-topping albums.DJ_Saidez
  • Ziri was more interested in studying and topping his grades.Amastan
  • Marshmallows are a popular topping for sweet potato casserole.Amastan
  • She frosted the cake with a cream cheese topping.Amastan

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Forms of topping

as a noun

plural
toppings