tiptop

Everyday

1. (informal, old-fashioned) Excellent; in the very best condition: «in tiptop shape». tree →
2. (rare) The very top or highest point. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday speech, grandparents say «I'm feeling tiptop» or «the bike is in tiptop condition». In stories, it gives a cheerful, old-fashioned voice. In New Zealand, Tip Top is a famous ice-cream brand. Phrases: «in tiptop condition», «tiptop shape», «feeling tiptop».

Examples

• Grandpa's old car is still in tiptop condition. tree →
• «How are you?» «Tiptop, thank you!» tree →
• Keep your bike in tiptop shape by oiling the chain. tree →
• The squirrel climbed to the tiptop of the tree. tree →
• The garden looks tiptop for the summer fair. tree →
• We had a tiptop time at the beach. tree →

Note

Also written «tip-top». Informal and a bit old-fashioned. Similar: excellent, first-class, top-notch.