top-notch — of the highest quality; excellent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of the highest quality; excellent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːp nɑːtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is top-notch, even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.
- The company hired top-notch engineers to develop the new software.
- His top-notch dancing skills made him the star of every wedding party.
top-notch
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtɑːp nɑːtʃ/]
of the highest quality; excellent
The chef's top-notch knife skills turned the vegetables into art.
Top-notch skills watch over every detail, leaving no room to botch!
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Origin
This phrase originated in 19th-century American English, combining 'top' (highest) and 'notch' (a V-shaped cut or mark used as a grade indicator). The expression derives from the practice of cutting notches into wood, where the topmost notch represented the highest grade or quality level.
Breakdown
top (highest, uppermost) + notch (a notched mark, grade, or level of quality). The compound literally means 'at the highest notch' or 'at the top grade.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking is top-notch, even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.”
“The company hired top-notch engineers to develop the new software.”
“His top-notch dancing skills made him the star of every wedding party.”
“The hotel provides top-notch amenities for its guests.”
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