top dog

Speech parts

1. top dog - Noun

2. top dog - Phrase

Meaning

(idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack).
Synonyms: see Thesaurus: important person
Antonym: bottom dog

(idiomatic) In a competition, the one expected to win.
Synonyms: good bet, favorite, favourite, sure bet, safe bet, top cat
Antonym: underdog

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

king president queen bos victor titan grandee baas head player chieftain champ leader chief boss
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Antonyms

zero nobody loser upstart mediocrity stenographic
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Hypernyms

leader

Hyponyms

secretary don general father executive administrator

Examples

As the top dog, Rockstar is basically allowed to do whatever they want within their games, with a few exceptions, which can make for some weird and hilarious experiences for the player when they are found. Source: Internet

Amazon is going to be top dog for at least the next decade: no magic bullet is going to change that just as nothing is going to stop indie author publishers continuing to take market share from the Manhattan Syndicate. Source: Internet

As the top dog in the offense as soon as his freshman season, Jarrett is sure to emerge as a star in a lesser-heralded Power 5 program. Source: Internet

A much better deal than its 970 Pro sibling, though the latter is still top dog performance-wise. Source: Internet

Coastal Point photos • Shaun M. Lambert: Owners Darin Dryden and Adam Lehman show off some of Top Dog Grill's offerings. Source: Internet

I fully intend on being top dog on the Wall o’ Wieners all the while attaining my hot dog nirvana. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

top dog

Close letter words and terms

top court top dead center top deck top dogs top dollar top drawer