top dog

Meanings

• Noun

  The top dog is the leader of a group or pack.

  - "Max is the top dog in his pack."
  - "Sarah's dog was the top dog at the dog park."

• Noun

  A top dog is a person or thing that is considered the best or most successful in a particular area.

  - "John is the top dog in sales this quarter."
  - "Apple is the top dog in the tech industry."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

underdog

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Synonyms

big cheese , big enchilada , big kahuna , big wheel , bigwig , grand poobah , head honcho , kingpin , muckety muck , top banana , top cat , favorite , favourite , safe bet , sure bet , top cat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with top dog
log , hog , fog

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Variants

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top dog , top dogs

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Etymology

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The term 'top dog' originated from the world of dogs, where the alpha male is the leader of the pack.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'top dog' has been used in English since at least the late 1800s.

2. In some circles, the term 'top dog' is used to refer to a person who is arrogant or conceited.

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Related Concepts

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1. alpha: In animal behavior, the alpha individual is the dominant member of a group.

2. pack leader: The pack leader is the dominant individual in a group of animals, responsible for protecting and leading the group.

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Culture

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The term 'top dog' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to refer to leaders or dominant figures. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck refers to Tom Sawyer as the 'top dog' when he is in charge.

How to Memorize "top dog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pack of dogs, and the largest, strongest dog leading the way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'top dog' with the image of a confident, dominant leader.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'top dog' is the one on top, leading the way.

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