high voltage

noun, adj — 3 senses

noun

Voltage that is higher than the standard or usual voltage, especially when considered to be dangerous.

What’s this? “Extremely High Voltage”. Well, I don’t need safety gloves because I’m Homer Simp-*gets zapped to death*

adj

Pertaining to such a voltage; designed to carry or operate at high voltage.

Figuratively Extremely intense; highly-charged.

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