top-notcher

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English

Etymology

From top-notch +‎ -er.

Noun

top-notcher (plural top-notchers)

  1. (colloquial) Something excellent or first-rate.
  2. (dated, especially US) A person regarded as the best in an activity or occupation.
    • 1912, Victor Appleton, Tom Swift in Captivity, page 140:
      "I don't know, but he must be a top-notcher. I wonder what will happen to us?"
  3. (currently, Philippines) Someone who finishes, or is listed by name, first.