top-hat
[ top-hat ]
/ ˈtɒpˈhæt /
adjective
of or relating to polite or fashionable society.
Origin of top-hat
First recorded in 1890–95; adj. use of
top hat
Words nearby top-hat
top-,
top-down,
top-dress,
top-end,
top-flight,
top-hat,
top-hat scheme,
top-heavy,
top-hole,
top-level,
top-notch
Definition for top-hat (2 of 2)
top hat
noun
a tall, cylindrical hat with a stiff brim usually slightly curved on the sides, worn by men especially on formal occasions.
Compare beaver1(def 4), opera hat, silk hat.
Origin of top hat
First recorded in 1800–10
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British Dictionary definitions for top-hat
top hat
noun
a man's hat with a tall cylindrical crown and narrow brim, often made of silk, now worn for some formal occasions
Also called: high hat