English Explanatory Dictionary

top-heavy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. having a high centre of gravity, and liable to topple
  2. having an excessive number of administrators or managers
  3. Having a significant portion of the plan assets allocated to key employees to the detriment of lower-wage employees.
  4. having a disproportionately large upper body, especially the bust
  5. Drunk.

Word forms

top-heavy more top-heavy most top-heavy

Derived words

top-heavy fraction top-heavy with drink
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