Meanings
nounhightum (uncountable)
- obsoleteslanguncountableThe most formal level of attire
One was of superfine material; in this she appeared among her "quality friends," and it went by the name of "Hightum."
1876, “Hightum, Tightum, and Scrub!”, in The Leisure Hour1 more example
For one of Lucia's quaint ideas was to divide dresses into three classes, "Hightum," "Tightum" and "Scrub." "Hightum" was your very best dress[…]
1920, E. F. Benson, Queen LuciaSynonyms: full dress, white tie
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe most formal level of attire
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