highballer

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Meaning · English

A worker or crew in logging operating at a high rate of speed, typically in a smooth and efficient manner.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He was a highballer. This scar under my eye here is where he handed me the dump wrench one time when I wasn't watching. He never bothered to look.

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 “highballer” mean?

A worker or crew in logging operating at a high rate of speed, typically in a smooth and efficient manner.

Is “highballer” formal or informal?

highballer is generally slang.