porkpie hat

Thân thiện

A man tips his porkpie hat as he walks down the street.

Definition

Noun: A porkpie hat is a type of man's hat characterized by a low, flat crown that is pinched around the edges, creating a distinctive indented shape, and a narrow, snap brim that can be turned up or down.

Usage

The term is used to describe a specific style of headwear. It is a compound noun where "porkpie" modifies the type of "hat."

Examples

• He tipped his porkpie hat as he walked by.
• The jazz musician was easily recognizable by his signature porkpie hat.
• The detective in the old film wore a trench coat and a porkpie hat.

Advanced Usage

• The porkpie hat is often associated with mid-20th century fashion, particularly with jazz and ska musicians, as well as certain subcultures.

Variants and Related Words

• Porkpie (noun): A common shortened, informal form of "porkpie hat."
  • He always wears his favorite porkpie.

Synonyms

• Fedora: A similar soft felt hat with a creased crown and a brim, though a fedora typically has a taller, pinched crown and a wider brim than a porkpie hat.
• Trilby: A narrow-brimmed hat similar to a fedora, often with a shorter crown. The porkpie's crown is distinctly flatter.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• To wear a porkpie hat: This phrase literally describes the act of having this style of hat on one's head. It can also figuratively suggest a certain retro or stylish aesthetic.
  • For the costume party, he decided to wear a porkpie hat to complete his 1950s look.

Học thuật

Noun

1. man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim

Từ đồng nghĩa

• porkpie