Highballing: meaning, definitions and examples
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highballing
[ haɪˌbɔlɪŋ ]
casual conversation
To highball means to drive at high speed or to act with great energy and enthusiasm. This term is often used informally to describe someone approaching a situation with a reckless abandon or to make a daring move.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was highballing down the highway last night.
- They decided to highball through the project to meet the deadline.
- Instead of taking it slow, she chose to highball her way through college.
cocktail drink
A highball is a type of mixed drink that consists of a spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer served in a tall glass. Common highball mixers include soda water, tonic water, ginger ale, and cola.
Synonyms
cocktail, mixed drink
Examples of usage
- I’d like a whiskey highball, please.
- The bartender recommended a gin and tonic as a refreshing highball.
- They enjoyed a classic highball while relaxing on the porch.
Translations
Translations of the word "highballing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alta velocidade
🇮🇳 उच्च गति
🇩🇪 hochballen
🇮🇩 kecepatan tinggi
🇺🇦 висока швидкість
🇵🇱 wysoka prędkość
🇯🇵 ハイボール
🇫🇷 haute vitesse
🇪🇸 alta velocidad
🇹🇷 yüksek hız
🇰🇷 고속
🇸🇦 سرعة عالية
🇨🇿 vysoká rychlost
🇸🇰 vysoká rýchlosť
🇨🇳 高速
🇸🇮 visoka hitrost
🇮🇸 hár hraða
🇰🇿 жоғары жылдамдық
🇬🇪 მაღალი სიჩქარე
🇦🇿 yüksək sürət
🇲🇽 alta velocidad
Etymology
The term 'highball' originates from the railroads in the United States in the late 19th century. A 'highball' signal was a way to indicate to trains that they could go full speed ahead. As the phrase emerged into popular culture, it became associated with a drink that was served in a tall glass and was meant to be refreshing and easy to drink. Over time, highballs have become a staple in bars and homes across the world, showcasing the simplicity and versatility of cocktails. Today, the term 'highballing' has also extended into the realm of everyday conversation, emphasizing a lively, energetic approach to various tasks, reflecting the original spirit of the word's railroad roots.