top shelf

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Definition of top shelf in English English dictionary

best, or high quality

books, magazines, or movies that have adult content, or soft-core porn

Jim has a lot of top shelf magazines.

placing the puck above either shoulder of the goalie in a scoring attempt

The upper part of the goal, near the cross bar

Great or best, as in "The really top-shelf pubs are all in The Lady's Ward "

Turkish pronunciation

tôp şelf

Pronunciation

/ˈtôp ˈsʜelf/ /ˈtɔːp ˈʃɛlf/

Etymology

[ 'täp ] (noun.) before 12th century. {British: material with adult content} *: Such material is often stored on the top shelf of a newsagent where it is both less visible and harder to reach without being seen.