Hatting

hat  (ht)

n.

1. A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim.

2.

a. A head covering of distinctive color and shape worn as a symbol of office.

b. The office symbolized by the wearing of such a head covering.

3. A role or office symbolized by or as if by the wearing of different hats: wears two hatsone as parent and one as corporate executive.

tr.v. hat·ted, hat·ting, hats

To supply or cover with a hat.

Idioms:

at the drop of a hat

At the slightest pretext or provocation.

hat in hand

In a humble manner; humbly.

take (one's) hat off to

To respect, admire, or congratulate.

talk through (one's) hat

1. To talk nonsense.

2. To bluff.

throw/toss (one's) hat into the ring

To enter a political race as a candidate for office.

under (one's) hat

As a secret or in confidence: Keep this information under your hat.

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[Middle English, from Old English hæt, hætt.]