high as a kite
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Meaning · English
Very much under the influence of drugs; extremely high.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When I'm out walking, I strut my stuff / Yeah, and I'm so strung out / I'm high as a kite, I just might / Stop to check you out
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “high as a kite” mean?
Very much under the influence of drugs; extremely high.
Is “high as a kite” formal or informal?
high as a kite is generally colloquial.