high hat

• Terme d'argot vieilli désignant une personne snob, hautaine ou prétentieuse qui se comporte de manière supérieure envers les autres. S'emploie aussi pour qualifier quelqu'un de socialement distant ou condescendant.

An outdated slang term for a snobbish, arrogant, or pretentious person who acts superior to others.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

   personne snob et arrogante

   • 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.

   charleston

   • 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.