Meaning
top; the best
- A short or sleeveless upper garment for women.
- (informal) The best or highest level of something (often 'il top', 'al top').
In a sentence
Ho comprato un top nero per la festa.
I bought a black top for the party.
Questo ristorante è davvero il top in città.
This restaurant is really the best in town.
Non ti piace questo top estivo?
Don't you like this summer top?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| top | masculine · singular |
| top | masculine · plural |
| top | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The sense 'the best' ('è il top') is informal and colloquial.
- Invariable loanword: the plural form is also 'top'.