Meanings
The term "high cotton" or "tall cotton"[1] originates from the rural farming community in the antebellum (pre-Civil War) South when "high cotton" meant that the crops were good and the prices were, too. The term has generalized to mean one is doing well or is successful.
How to pronounce "high cotton":
AU
The best of times; a time of well being.
Example Sentences
1
After getting a raise at work, she was in high cotton for a while.
2
Ever since winning the jackpot, John's been living in high cotton.
3
With her new promotion, she's now in high cotton at her job.
4
Being the team captain put him in high cotton among his teammates.
5
Once they moved to the fancy neighborhood, they knew they were in high cotton.
