'Topper' definitions:

Definition of 'topper'

From: WordNet
noun
A worker who makes or adds the top to something
noun
A worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.)
noun
The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" [syn: best, topper]
noun
An exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before
noun
A woman's short coat
noun
A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur [syn: dress hat, high hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver]

Definition of 'Topper'

From: GCIDE
  • Topper \Top"per\, n.
  • 1. One that tops, in any sense of the verb; specif.: (a) A cover of a top layer or part. [Colloq.] (b) One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its kind. [Slang] (c) Any device for cutting off tops; as, a turnip topper. (d) One who tops steel ingots. (e) A three-square float (file) used by comb makers. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. A top hat. [Slang or Colloq.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 3. Tobacco left in the bottom of a pipe bowl; -- so called from its being often taken out and placed on top of the newly filled bowl. Also, a cigar stump. [Slang] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]