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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.

See also

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