highlife
highlife · highlifes
A genre of music that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century, blending elements…A genre of music that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century, blending elements of traditional Akan music with Western instruments and ideas.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A genre of music that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century, blending elements of traditional Akan music with Western instruments and ideas.
(countable)A work or performance in this style.
More definitions
- the activity of excessive spending
Origin
From high + life.From high + life.
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Forms
plural: highlifesSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the activity of excessive spending:extravaganceprodigalitylavishnesshigh life
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable