Meaning of top banana | Babel Free
/ˌtɑp bəˈnænə/Definitions
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The boss, the leader. colloquial, idiomatic
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.