top (one)self



top (one)self

1. To commit suicide. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Did you hear that his father topped himself over the weekend?" B: "Yeah, I can't believe it. Everyone is still in shock."
2. To outdo or outperform one's previous effort(s) or achievement(s). Primarily heard in US. Wow, you've really topped yourself with these cupcakes, Stephen!
See also: top

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mahomet-Arabic (Anglicized)
ThÉRÈSete-REZFrench
Gianmariajahn-mah-REE-ahItalian
GÉRald-French
Sextilius-Ancient Roman
Frances['frɑ:nsis]