TOPLOFTY


Meaning of TOPLOFTY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' täp- ˌ lo ̇ f-t ē

Variant: also top · loft · i · cal \ täp- ' lo ̇ f-ti-k ə l \

Function: adjective

Etymology: probably from the phrase top loft

Date: 1823

: very superior in air or attitude

– top · loft · i · ly \ täp- ' lo ̇ f-t ə -l ē \ adverb

– top · loft · i · ness \ ' täp- ˌ lo ̇ f-t ē -n ə s \ noun

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