top-drawer

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top-drawer

(tŏp′drôr′)

adj.

Of the highest importance, rank, privilege, or merit.

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top-drawer

adj

informal of the highest standing, esp socially

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top-drawer

adjective

Preeminent in rank or position:

highest, top.

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top-drawer

[ˌtɒpˈdrɔːʳ] ADJ (fig) → de alta sociedad
see also top

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