What does topping mean?
Topping means present participle and gerund of top.
Topping
/ˈtɑpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of top.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of top
- (UK, informal, dated) Wonderful.
- (archaic) Assuming superiority; proud.
- Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza.
- The act of cutting off the top of something.
- (nautical) The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other.
- (nautical) Either of the cables that support the ends of a spar or boom.
- (fishing) The tail of an artificial fly.
Example Sentences
“My boy came home last night,” sang the waitress. “Oh, I say–how topping for you !” gurgled the cashier.
'Well,' he said, settling back in the seat directly opposite. 'It's a topping day.'
A second Ground, upon which Men are apt to persuade themselves, that they shall escape the Stroke of Divine Justice for their Sins, is their Observation of the great and flourishing Condition of some of the topping Sinners of the World.
Pepperoni and mushrooms are common pizza toppings.
Synonyms for topping
Antonyms for topping
Related Words
Word Forms
- more topping
- most topping
- toppings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for topping?
Common synonyms include ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring.
What is the opposite of topping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use topping in a sentence?
“My boy came home last night,” sang the waitress. “Oh, I say–how topping for you !” gurgled the cashier.
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