Meaning
The very best — the top of the top. Chiefly in the phrase 'toppa top', it is a superlative meaning the highest, the greatest, number one: 'him deh a toppa top' means he is at the very peak, above all the rest. Reduplicating 'top' pushes it beyond mere 'the top' to the utmost pinnacle, and the phrase is a favourite of dancehall boasting and everyday praise for whatever or whoever stands supreme. To be 'toppa top' is to be unrivalled, the champion, the finest of the fine, second to none.
Examples
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Dis sound system a di toppa top.
This sound system is the very best.
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She reach toppa top inna har career.
She reached the very top in her career.
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Only di toppa top tune play yah.
Only the very best tunes play here.
Origin
From 'top' with the '-a' ending, doubled as 'toppa top' for a superlative — the top of the top.
How it’s used
The very best ('toppa top'). A superlative. Compare 'rankin', 'don dada', 'legend'.