high-hat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who acts in a superior manner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A large pill of opium for smoking.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “high-hat” mean?
A person who acts in a superior manner.
Is “high-hat” formal or informal?
high-hat is generally slang.