GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Highflier (?), n.
   1. One who is extravagant in pretensions, opinions, or manners; one who is highfaluting.  Swift.
   
   [1913 Webster +PJC]
   
   
   2. a person of great ability and ambition. [wns=1]
   
   Syn. -- highflyer.
   
   [WordNet 1.5]