hi-vis

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English

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Etymology

Clipping of high-visibility.

Pronunciation

Adjective

hi-vis (comparative more hi-vis, superlative most hi-vis)

  1. (of clothing) High-visibility.
    • 1999, Jane Down, Textiles technology to GCSE:
      A Hi-Vis jacket which can be worn over either of the other jackets or instead of them.
    • 2002, The Railway Magazine:
      […] possibly by waving a hi-vis vest or even just being visible in one.
    • 2006, Karen Coumbe, Karen Bush, The Complete Equine Emergency Bible:
      […] and if hi-vis garments are not worn, it is all too easy for a motorist not to spot you until it is too late.

Noun

hi-vis (uncountable)

  1. High-visibility clothing.
    • 2018 September 13, Simon Chilvers, “Time to reflect: why the fashion for high-vis is everywhere”, in The Guardian‎:
      These are not people – builders, airport staff, police officers – who need to be seen for safety. These are men wearing hi-vis for its aesthetic value.
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