silver top
The term "silver top" has varied meanings, from describing a type of milk in the UK to a colloquial term for elderly individuals.
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Definition
B2Food
(UK)Full cream milk that is homogenized and pasteurized, distinguished by a silver-colored cap on the bottle.
Example
- In the UK, many people prefer to buy silver top for their morning tea.
B1Informal
(slang)An elderly person, often characterized by their gray or white hair.
Example
- The silver top in the front row was sharing stories from his youth.
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