High as a kite Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkaɪt

HYE-uhz-uh-KYTE

UK

hˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /kˈaɪt

HYE-az-uh-KYTE

Definition

This expression means someone is extremely intoxicated, usually from drugs or alcohol, or, less commonly, overly excited or happy.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, sometimes humorous. Most often refers to being under the influence of drugs (especially marijuana) or drunk. Sometimes used metaphorically for great excitement. Not used in formal situations. Common with 'was', 'looked', 'seemed'.

• Spanish: colocado - drogado - volado (muy drogado)
• Portuguese (BR): muito chapado - muito alto (drogado)
• Portuguese (PT): muito pedrado - completamente drogado
• Chinese (Simplified): 嗨得不行 - 神志不清（因吸毒/喝醉）
• Chinese (Traditional): 嗨得不行 - 神智不清（因吸毒/喝醉）
• Hindi: बिल्कुल नशे में - नशे में चूर
• Arabic: مخمور جدًا - منتشٍ بشدة (تحت تأثير المخدرات/الكحول)
• Bengali: পুরো নেশায় চুর - একেবারেই মাতাল
• Russian: в стельку пьян - накиданный (от наркотиков)
• Japanese: ベロベロに酔っている - ラリっている
• Vietnamese: phê như diều - say như điếu đổ
• Korean: 완전히 취한 - 약에 취한
• Turkish: zıvanadan çıkmış - kafa bulmuş
• Urdu: نشے میں دھت - بہت زیادہ نشے میں
• Indonesian: teler - mabuk berat

Example Sentences

He was high as a kite after the party.

basic

She looked high as a kite.

basic

After drinking too much, he felt high as a kite.

basic

You could tell Dave was high as a kite from the way he kept laughing.

natural

After taking his medicine, Grandpa felt high as a kite and started singing out loud.

natural

They were high as a kite and dancing without a care in the world.

natural