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
JochenYO-khenGerman
Clemmie['klemi]
AnnANEnglish
ShayeSHAYEnglish (Rare)
Paulinus-Ancient Roman
Dmytrodmit-ROUkrainian