"top-hole" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more top-hole [comparative], most top-hole [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} top-hole (comparative more top-hole, superlative most top-hole)
  1. (chiefly UK, informal) Of very high quality, tip-top. Tags: UK, informal Synonyms: first rate, superb, top drawer, top-notch, topping, top hole
    Sense id: en-top-hole-en-adj-VJZgz-g~ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "1916, Kathleen Norris, chapter 1, in The Heart of Rachael",
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