Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
top-cat
noun
/ˈtɒp.kæt/
Definition
A top-cat is a term used to refer to the leading or most important individual in a group, organization, or social hierarchy.
Examples
- The CEO was considered the top-cat of the entire corporation.
- In the schoolyard, he always acted like the top-cat among his friends.
Meaning
The term conveys a sense of being at the highest level of status, authority, or achievement within a particular context.
Synonyms
- leader
- chief
- head
- boss
- top dog
