hi-vis
adjective/ˌhaɪ ˈvɪz/
/ˌhaɪ ˈvɪz/
(also high-vis)
(informal) (also high-visibility)
[usually before noun]- used to describe clothing made of material that appears very bright and is very easy to see
- cyclists with hi-vis jackets
- Hard hats and high-vis vests must be worn on the building site.
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- used to describe something that is intended to attract a lot of attention
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