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/Sounds like "hye" (as in "hi") + "BOHL" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

A highball drink, whisky or brandy mixed with soda, the cocktail of choice for Mexicans who want to look like they're sipping something sophisticated. Jaibol (from 'highball') is a staple at family gatherings and quinceañeras everywhere someone's dad is nursing a glass by the speaker.

Examples

My uncle won't hit the dancefloor without his highball.

Make me a brandy and Sprite highball.

Regional synonyms

A person from Chicano barrio culture with its own distinct aesthetic: flannel shirts, baggy pants, tattoos, and lowriders. The word can sound like an insult or a point of pride depending entirely on who says it and in what context.