hightum
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Meaning · English
The most formal level of attire
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
One was of superfine material; in this she appeared among her "quality friends," and it went by the name of "Hightum."
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 “hightum” mean?
The most formal level of attire
Is “hightum” formal or informal?
hightum is generally slang.