highlife

[ hahy-lahyf ]

noun

1. an expensive, glamorous, or elegant style of living.

highlife

/ ˈhaɪˌlaɪf /

noun

1. 1. a style of music combining West African elements with US jazz forms, found esp in the cities of West Africa
   2. ( as modifier )

      a highlife band

Word History and Origins

Origin of highlife¹

First recorded in 1755–65; high + life