How to Pronounce Highball

To pronounce "highball", say HIGHB-all — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HIGHB-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “highball”

"highball" has 2 syllables: highb-all.

What does highball mean?

noun

  1. A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
  2. An all clear or full speed ahead signal.

verb

  1. To make an estimate which tends toward exaggeration.

    “If we highball the price, it comes out to $240. If we lowball it, it's closer to $200.”

  2. (possibly obsolete) To move quickly; to hightail.

Antonyms

lowball

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highball"?▾

"Highball" has 2 syllables: highb · all.

What does "highball" mean?▾

Highball: A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.

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