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Definition of hightop

hightop

/ˈhaɪ.tɑːp/
high · top

Plural:hightops
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hightop Lexical Profile

hightop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An athletic shoe or sneaker designed with a high collar that extends over the wearer's ankle.

Example

"He laced up his canvas hightops before heading out to the basketball court."


2

North American A tall, narrow table typically paired with barstools or designed for patrons standing in a bar or restaurant.

Example

"Since the main dining room was full, we decided to grab a hightop near the bar."


3

North American A style of haircut in which the hair on the sides and back is shaved very short while the hair on top is grown tall and flat.

Example

"The barber shaped his hair into a sharp, geometric hightop that was popular in the late eighties."

• adjective

1

North American Having an upper portion that extends over the ankle, or having an elevated upper surface.

Example

"The players wore matching hightop sneakers for added ankle support on the court."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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