highball
highball · highballs
A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etcA cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
US/ˈhaɪˌbɑl/
» He was excommunicated for serving the Eucharist in highball glasses.
Meaning
3 sensesA cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
(US)An all clear or full speed ahead signal.
A very high bouldering problem, often with a hard landing.
2014, EpicTV.com Austrian all rounder Alex Luger climbs what he describes as a highball boulder problem and what most people would call a solo.
More definitions
- a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
Examples
1 sentencesHe was excommunicated for serving the Eucharist in highball glasses.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From high + ball, of the same railroad origins as lowball.From high + ball, of the same railroad origins as lowball.
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