"top-notcher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: top-notchers [plural]
Etymology: top-notch + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|top-notch|er}} top-notch + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} top-notcher (plural top-notchers)
  1. (colloquial) Something excellent or first-rate. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-top-notcher-en-noun-eEhXhFWg
  2. (dated, especially US) A person regarded as the best in an activity or occupation. Tags: US, dated, especially
    Sense id: en-top-notcher-en-noun-KDKcyJgl Categories (other): American English
  3. (currently, Philippines) Someone who finishes, or is listed by name, first. Tags: Philippines
    Sense id: en-top-notcher-en-noun-pnJ1~jI9 Categories (other): Philippine English

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