top notch
3 antonyms and opposites of top notch, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Of the highest quality or standard.
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How to use top notch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal but perfectly acceptable in most writing, including business communication. Usually hyphenated before a noun and open after a verb.
Frequently asked questions
Is top notch hyphenated?
Hyphenate it when it sits directly before a noun — a top-notch performance. Leave it open after a linking verb — the performance was top notch. Some style guides hyphenate it in both positions, and that is not wrong.
What is the difference between top notch and top tier?
Top notch is a judgement about quality: it is very good. Top tier places something in the highest band of a ranking, so it implies a comparison with competitors. A restaurant can be top notch without being top tier in its city.