flat cap
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of hat: A flat cap is a rounded cap with a small, stiff brim (peak) at the front. It is traditionally made of wool, tweed, or other sturdy fabrics and is often associated with casual, working-class, or country attire.
Usage
The term "flat cap" refers specifically to this distinct style of headwear. It is a countable noun. * He tipped his flat cap as a greeting. * The old photograph showed men in flat caps. * She bought a traditional tweed flat cap for her father.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Connotations: The flat cap carries strong cultural associations, often linked to working-class history in Britain and Ireland, as well as to country pursuits like hunting or fishing. In recent fashion, it has been adopted as a stylish, classic accessory.
- "Flat cap country": An informal phrase sometimes used to describe regions, particularly in Northern England, where the flat cap was historically a common part of everyday dress.
Variants and Related Words
- Newsboy cap / Newspaper cap: A very similar style, often considered synonymous with "flat cap," though sometimes said to have a slightly fuller, puffier crown.
- Ivy cap / Driver cap: Other common names for essentially the same style of hat.
- Peak / Brim: The stiff projecting front part of the cap.
- Tweed: A rough, woolen fabric commonly used to make flat caps.
Synonyms
- Cloth cap (a more general British term)
- Casquette (the French term, often used in fashion contexts)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be (as) common as a flat cap: An informal, regionally used simile implying something is very ordinary or widespread in a particular area. (e.g., "In that town, opinions like his are as common as flat caps.")
Noun
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a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak
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