TOP DOG


Meaning of TOP DOG in English

— top-dog , adj.

1. a person, group, or nation that has acquired a position of highest authority.

2. the winner of a competition or rivalry; champion: He was determined to be top dog at the swimming meet.

3. Animal Behav. the alpha male or alpha female in a dominance hierarchy.

[ 1885-1900 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .