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high functioning 

A term used in the case of mental disorders. Someone with a disorder who can conceal his symptoms or participate in society is considered to be high functioning.
Autism in combination with an IQ of 70 or higher is called high functioning autism.

Bill may be a psychopath, but he is capable of managing a job and family without doing seriously harm to anyone - I think he's high functioning.
high functioning by justErinn August 2, 2016
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High functioning 

A way of saying somebody is not doing too bad for a dysfunctional, fucked up guy.
He is high functioning enough to complete a sentence, but he's still not walking straight and chewing bubblegum at the same time yet, he's gonna be 40 years old soon, oh well.
High functioning by Solid Mantis January 1, 2020

high functioning 

very smart
a girl i know is high functioning and passes all her classes
high functioning by vini George January 18, 2024

high-functioning sociopath 

1. Sherlock Holmes

2. Not a psychopath

3. Not a hero
"Do your research, I'm not a psychopath, I'm a high functioning sociopath."

"A high-functioning sociopath. With your number."

high functioning psychopath 

A psychopath who has a stable lifestyle and usually possess high status and influence in society. They can be anyone- CEOs, millionaires, politicians , doctors. But inspit of their high functioning they are still people without a shred of empathy or a conscience

High functioning alcoholic 

An excuse term alcoholics use to justify their continued self-destruction.
Joe: "Wow, James is drinking and it's only 7 AM."
Mike: "He's a high functioning alcoholic. He says he needs it to function."
Joe: "So he's a severe alcoholic who needs help then."

high functioning autism 

A developmental disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, where the person behaves in a distant manner and haves difficulties socializing. Some high functioning people with the condition are actually quite bright. The person with the condition is NOT retarded. In fact, as I said, some are quite bright.
High functioning autism is a developmental disorder.
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