high hat
[ hahy-hat ]
Origin of high hat
1First recorded in 1885–90
Other definitions for high-hat (2 of 2)
high-hat
[ hahy-hat ]
verb (used with object),high-hat·ted, high-hat·ting.
to snub or treat condescendingly.
adjective
snobbish; disdainful; haughty.
Origin of high-hat
2First recorded in 1915–20; v., adj. use of high hat
Other words from high-hat
- high-hatter, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for high hat (1 of 2)
high hat
noun
another name for top hat
British Dictionary definitions for high-hat (2 of 2)
high-hat
adjective
informal snobbish and arrogant
verb-hats, -hatting or -hatted (tr)
informal, mainly US and Canadian to treat in a snobbish or offhand way
noun
informal a snobbish person
two facing brass cymbals triggered by means of a foot pedal
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