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Meaning of king of the hill

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

king of the hill

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noun

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  1. A children's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.

    Example: He twisted his ankle while playing king of the hill and was not allowed to play again.

    Synonyms:king of the castle
  2. (by extension) A person who has achieved a measure of success and is considered to be a leader in his field.

    Example: He was considered a renegade in journalism until he won the Pulitzer Prize, but now he is the king of the hill.