high hat

• Veralteter umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für einen snobistischen, hochmütigen oder eingebildeten Menschen, der sich anderen gegenüber überlegen verhält. Bezeichnet auch jemanden, der distanziert oder herablassend ist.

An outdated slang term for a snobbish, arrogant, or pretentious person who acts superior to others.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.

   Hochnäsiger Mensch

   • 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.

   Hi-Hat

   • 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.