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Definition |
a state of extreme intoxication or euphoria |
Examples |
1) Jack was so intoxicated that he felt high as
a kite and couldn't walk straight.
2) Ella took a couple of hits from the joint and soon found herself
feeling as high as a kite. |
Etymology |
The term is metaphorically applied to
describe the sensation of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. |
Synonyms |
tripping, buzzed |
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