Definition of Top-heavy
Top-heavy
top-heavy
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(adjective)
having a top part that is disproportionally heavy for the lower part and liable to topple;
e.g. The table is too top-heavy for the legs to support it, it will eventually fall over.
(adjective)
having too many administrators or managers;
e.g. This business is way too small to justify how top-heavy it is, it needs more employees than managers.
(adjective)
at a price level where demand is exceeded by supply;
e.g. The security will probably need a price correction due to a lack of demand at its top-heavy price.
(adjective)
(informal) having a disproportionately large chest;
e.g. She was short and slender but quite top-heavy with her large breasts.
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