pork-pie hat
Definition
Noun: A type of hat with a flat crown and a brim that is turned up all around, typically made of felt or similar material. The crown is often creased or dented, giving it a rounded, pie-like shape.
Usage Examples
- (A felt hat with a flat, rounded crown and upturned brim.)
- (A distinctive hat style associated with certain characters.)
Advanced Usage
"pork-pie hat" in fashion: Often associated with jazz musicians, beatniks, and 1940s–1950s style, the pork-pie hat is considered a retro or vintage accessory.
- The musician's pork-pie hat became a symbol of his cool, laid-back persona. (The hat is emblematic of a particular subculture or era.)
"pork-pie hat" as a cultural marker: In some contexts, it may signify a rebellious or artistic identity.
- Wearing a pork-pie hat, he stood out among the crowd of baseball caps. (The hat distinguishes the wearer as unconventional.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pork pie (n): a small, round pie made of pork, traditionally eaten cold. The hat is named for its resemblance to this dish.
- He ordered a pork pie for lunch. (A food item, not related to the hat except in shape.)
Synonyms
- Fedora: a similar hat with a wider brim and a creased crown, but typically with a brim that can be turned up or down.
- Trilby: a hat with a narrower brim and a dented crown, often confused with the pork-pie hat but with a less pronounced flat crown.
Related Idioms
- "To wear a pork-pie hat": Used metaphorically to indicate a person who adopts a distinctive, old-fashioned, or artistic style.
- He always wears a pork-pie hat to show his love for vintage jazz. (The hat signals a personal aesthetic choice.)