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Meaning of top banana | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌtɑp bəˈnænə

Definitions

  1. The boss, the leader.
    colloquial, idiomatic
  2. The principal comedian in a vaudeville or burlesque show.
    colloquial, dated, idiomatic

Examples

“Only the top banana can make⟳ a decision of that magnitude.”
“He was hilarious, and remained the top banana on the tour for years.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

top billing top bin top bollocks top boy top brass top cat

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