Highball
noun
A cocktail drink made with whiskey and soda water.
She ordered a highball at the bar.
Often appears as...
- order a highball
- sip a highball
noun
A signal in rail transport that means 'go ahead' or 'clear to proceed'.
The conductor gave a highball, and the train started moving.
Often appears as...
- give a highball
- signal a highball
verb
To drive (a vehicle) at high speed.
He was highballing down the highway when the police pulled him over.
Often appears as...
- highball down the road
- highball through town
Usage tips
Colloquial, Disapproving
verb
To estimate a cost higher than it should be.
They were accused of highballing the cost of the project.
Often appears as...
- highball the price
- highball the estimate
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Business
noun
A cocktail drink made with whiskey and soda water.
She ordered a highball at the bar.
Often appears as...
- order a highball
- sip a highball
noun
A signal in rail transport that means 'go ahead' or 'clear to proceed'.
The conductor gave a highball, and the train started moving.
Often appears as...
- give a highball
- signal a highball
verb
To drive (a vehicle) at high speed.
He was highballing down the highway when the police pulled him over.
Often appears as...
- highball down the road
- highball through town
Usage tips
Colloquial, Disapproving
verb
To estimate a cost higher than it should be.
They were accused of highballing the cost of the project.
Often appears as...
- highball the price
- highball the estimate
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Drink context
The term 'highball' often appears on bar menus or when discussing drinks.
I noticed 'highball' listed under classic cocktails.
Pro Tip 2/2Social gatherings
'Highball' may be referenced at social events where cocktails are served.
At the party, guests were enjoying highballs on the terrace.
Pro Tip 1/2Drink context
The term 'highball' often appears on bar menus or when discussing drinks.
I noticed 'highball' listed under classic cocktails.
Pro Tip 2/2Social gatherings
'Highball' may be referenced at social events where cocktails are served.
At the party, guests were enjoying highballs on the terrace.
Pro Tip 1/2Drink context
The term 'highball' often appears on bar menus or when discussing drinks.
I noticed 'highball' listed under classic cocktails.
Pro Tip 2/2Social gatherings
'Highball' may be referenced at social events where cocktails are served.
At the party, guests were enjoying highballs on the terrace.
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