ace-high

adjective

Of a hand, in which an ace is the highest-ranking card.

“an ace-high straight flush”

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Meanings

adjectiveace-high (not comparable)

alternative aces-high

  1. not comparablecard gamesOf a hand, in which an ace is the highest-ranking card.

    an ace-high straight flush

  2. broadlyfigurativelyinformalnot comparableOf a person, highly esteemed or valued.

    Well, you seem to be ace high with the manager, and you're terrible well in.

    1930, Leonard Waldemar Lower, Here's Luck, page 134
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