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top banana

n. Slang

1. The main comic in a burlesque show.

2. The head person, as of a group or project.

[So called from the presentation of a banana to the comedian who has the punch line in a three-person burlesque routine.]

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top banana

1. (Theatre) the leading comedian in vaudeville, burlesque, etc

2. the leader; boss

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top′ banan′a

n.
Slang.

1. a leading comedian in burlesque, vaudeville, etc.

2. the chief person in a group or undertaking.

[1950–55]

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Noun	1.	top banana - the leading comedian in a burlesque show comedian, comic - a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
	2.	top banana - the most important person in a group or undertaking bigwig, kingpin important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events

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