upper crust
upper crust · upper crusts
The social elite, the highest social classThe social elite, the highest social class.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, usually)The social elite, the highest social class.
the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see upper, crust. The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
First known use as an idiom: 1836.First known use as an idiom: 1836.
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Forms
plural: upper crusts| Singular | upper crust |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy:upper class