Highballing: meaning, definitions and examples

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highballing

 

[ haɪˌbɔlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

hurrying, rushing, speeding.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.