high hat

• تعبير عامي قديم يُطلق على الشخص المتعجرف المتكبر أو المتعالي الذي يتصرف بتعالٍ مع الآخرين. ويُستعمل أيضاً لوصف من هو منعزل اجتماعياً أو متعالٍ في تعامله.

An outdated slang term for a snobbish, arrogant, or pretentious person who acts superior to others. Also used to describe someone who is socially exclusive or condescending.

1. Snobbish or arrogant personB2informalamerican

   A person who behaves as if they are superior to others, often in a condescending manner.

   متكبر

   • He acts like such a high hat, looking down on everyone.
   • Don't be a high hat; we're all equal here.
   • She's a bit of a high hat, always talking about her expensive things.

2. Musical instrument (cymbal)B2formal

   A pair of cymbals mounted on a stand, operated by a foot pedal, used in drum kits.

   هاي هات

   • The drummer crashed the high hat to keep the rhythm.
   • He played a steady beat on the high hat.
   • The high hat is an essential part of a standard drum set.