High-Rolling

Pronunciation: /haɪ ˈroʊlɪŋ/

Definitions of high-rolling

adjective describing someone who is wealthy and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, often associated with gambling or high-risk activities

Example Sentences

A1 She saw a high-rolling car drive by.

A2 The high-rolling businessman always traveled in luxury.

B1 The high-rolling gambler lost all his money at the casino.

B2 The high-rolling celebrities were seen dining at the exclusive restaurant.

C1 The high-rolling investors made a significant profit on their latest venture.

C2 The high-rolling socialites were known for their extravagant parties and lavish lifestyle.

Examples of high-rolling in a Sentence

formal The high-rolling businessman made a substantial investment in the new technology startup.

informal That high-rolling guy always shows off his expensive cars and watches.

slang The high-rolling crew hit up the club in style last night.

figurative She felt like a high-rolling queen as she walked into the gala event wearing her designer gown.

Grammatical Forms of high-rolling

• past tense: high-rolled
• plural: high-rollers
• comparative: higher-rolling
• superlative: highest-rolling
• present tense: high-roll
• future tense: will high-roll
• perfect tense: have high-rolled
• continuous tense: is high-rolling
• singular: high-roller
• positive degree: high-rolling
• infinitive: to high-roll
• gerund: high-rolling
• participle: high-rolled

Origin and Evolution of high-rolling

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'high-rolling' originated in the United States and is believed to have its roots in gambling and the high stakes involved in rolling dice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'high-rolling' has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is extravagant or living a lavish lifestyle, often associated with wealth and luxury.