upper-crust

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Noun upper-crust has 1 sense

upper class, upper crust - the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy
--₁ is a kind of class, social class, socio-economic class
--₁ has particulars: elite, elite group; gentry, aristocracy; ruling class

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Term: upper-crust

Description:

Upper-crust, as an adjective, noun, and even a verb, refers to something or someone belonging to the highest social class or social elite. It can also signify the best or highest-quality within a specific category.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of the highest social class or elite.

2. Of the highest quality or excellence.

Sample Sentences:

a) The party was attended by many upper-crust members of society.

b) The restaurant's upper-crust clientele demanded nothing but the finest ingredients.

c) She lived in an upper-crust neighborhood where mansions and luxury cars were the norm.

Noun:

1. The top or uppermost part of a loaf of bread or pie, often considered the best part.

2. The highest social class or elite.

Sample Sentences:

a) Jane always gives her children the upper-crust of the bread because it's their favorite.

b) The upper-crust rarely associate with those from lower social classes.

c) He was born into the upper-crust of society and never had to worry about money.

Verb:

1. To remove or discard the less desirable or lower-quality part.

Sample Sentences:

a) The chef advised us to upper-crust the stew by removing any fat or impurities.

b) She upper-crusts her wardrobe every season, getting rid of any outdated clothes.