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Designating a product, service, or item that has a high price tag and generates significant revenue per transaction.
“The company shifted its focus from selling cheap accessories to marketing high ticket consulting packages.”
Using, requiring, or involving advanced, sophisticated, and cutting-edge technology, especially in electronics and computing.
“The new medical center is equipped with high-tech diagnostic tools.”
An alcoholic drink composed of a spirit mixed with a larger amount of a non-alcoholic mixer, served in a tall glass over ice.
“He ordered a whiskey and soda as an evening highball.”
Having a superior position, status, or importance in a hierarchy compared to others.
“She consulted a higher ranking official before making a final decision.”
Relating to a more abstract, complex, or sophisticated stage of development, organization, or understanding.
“The software uses a higher-level programming language that is easier for humans to read.”
An outstanding, memorable, or most interesting part of an event, experience, or period of time.
“The surprise fireworks display was definitely the highlight of the festival.”
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
“We spent the afternoon rolling down the grassy hill in the park.”
Situated at the back; posterior, especially referring to the legs or parts of an animal.
“The rabbit stood up on its hind legs to get a better view of the field.”
To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
“The heavy rain hindered the progress of the construction crew.”
A cover for a container that is attached by a hinge, allowing it to be opened and closed without being detached from the main body.
“The trash can features a convenient hinged lid that keeps odors contained.”
A slight or indirect indication or suggestion; a small piece of information that helps one solve a problem or understand a situation.
“She dropped a heavy hint that she wanted a new watch for her birthday.”
Plural form of hint: slight or indirect indications, suggestions, or clues about something.
“She gave me a few helpful hints on how to pass the exam.”
The projection of the pelvis and upper thigh on each side of the body in human beings and quadrupeds.
“She stood with her hands on her hips, waiting for an answer.”
A subculture and genre of popular music characterized by rhythmic, rhyming speech (rapping) accompanied by a backing beat, often featuring turntable scratching and electronic sampling.
“The festival featured a diverse lineup of legendary hip hop artists from the 90s.”
An archaic or dialectal spelling of hip, the projection of the pelvis and thigh on each side of the body.
“She felt a slight twinge in her hipp after carrying the heavy load.”