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topanoris
top-a-NOR-is · noun · slang
An uptown snob; a stuck-up person
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A snobby, stuck-up uptown person who looks down on others. Also spelled 'top-a-noris'.
“Since him move uptown him turn topanoris.”
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topanoris In A Sentence
Since him move uptown him turn topanoris.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, playfully from 'top' + 'notorious'/'nose'.
Variants
top-a-noris
People Also Ask
What does 'topanoris' mean?
It describes a snobby, stuck-up uptown person who looks down on others.
Where does 'topanoris' come from?
It is a playful Patois coinage combining 'top' with 'notorious' or 'nose', evoking someone with their nose in the air.
Is 'topanoris' an insult?
Yes, it is a mocking term for someone acting superior or snobbish, especially after coming into money or moving uptown.
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