I. noun
or highflyer ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷
1. : one that flies high
2. archaic : one who is uncompromisingly orthodox or extreme in point of doctrine ; especially : one who is extreme in supporting the claims to authority of the Church of England : high churchman
3. : flier 6
took a highflier in watermelons that year — F.B.Gipson
II. noun
1. : a stock whose price rises much more rapidly than the market average
2. : a company whose stock is a highflier
3. : someone often willing to take risks in order to achieve success (as in business or politics)