høj — meaning in English

English meaning

• high adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
• loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
• stoned adj Under the influence of a drug, especially cannabis.
• tall adj Having greater than average height.

Senses

høj is used for these senses in English:

• high (informal) Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
• loud (of a sound) Of great intensity.
• stoned (slang) High on drugs, especially cannabis.

high — full definition

1. adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
2. adj Ranking above others in importance, status, or quality.
3. adj Large in amount, degree, or intensity.
4. adj Cheerful and excited, or, informally, under the influence of a drug.
5. adj Sharp or acute in pitch; producing rapid sound vibrations.

loud — full definition

1. adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
2. adj Attracting attention through boldness rather than subtlety, often used of colors, patterns, or behavior.

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