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high hat

–noun
1. top hat.
2. Slang. table tripod.
3. a set of high-hat cymbals.

Origin:
1885–90

high-hat

[hahy-hat] verb, -hat⋅ted, -hat⋅ting, adjective Informal.
–verb (used with object)
1. to snub or treat condescendingly.
–adjective
2. snobbish; disdainful; haughty.

Origin:
1915–20; v., adj. use of high hat


high-hatter, noun
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high hat  
n.  
  1. See top hat.

  2. also hi hat Music A set of high-hat cymbals.

top hat  
n.  A man's hat having a narrow brim and a tall cylindrical crown, usually made of silk. Also called high hat.
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