top forty

A form of top 40 — A list of the current 40 songs that are most popular with the general public (variously measured).

Meanings

nountop forty (countable and uncountable, plural top forties)

plural top forties

  1. alternativecountableuncountableentertainmentAlternative form of top 40.
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