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highball

Syllabification: (high·ball)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīˌbôl/
North American
Definition of highball

noun

  • 1a drink consisting of whiskey and a mixer such as soda or ginger ale, served with ice in a tall glass.
  • 2 informal a railroad signal to proceed.

verb

[no object] informal
  • travel fast:they highballed north

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