# pippin

/ˈpɪpɪn/ (US) · /pˈɪpɪn/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pippin
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a very high quality or excellent person or thing. It is an old-fashioned way to say someone is the best at what they do.

For teachers: a person or thing of exceptional quality or excellence. Often used in the phrase 'the pippin' to denote the highest standard of a particular category.

## Examples

- He is the pippin of the local tennis club.
- After tasting several different varieties, the judges declared this particular wine the pippin of the competition.
- While many candidates applied for the position, only one stood out as the pippin of the field, possessing both the technical expertise and the creative vision required for the role.

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