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Meaning of top boy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A leader, kingpin, or boss in the drug trade or gang hierarchy.

UK, slang

Examples

“I love⟳ Top Boy, which is not only the name⟳ of the show⟳ but the British term for big boss man, the kingpin, etc. The top boy is the one who runs the drug trade⟳.”

CEFR level

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

top brass top cat top coat top copy top dead center top deck

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