hat meaning and definition

HAT noun

Definition of hat (noun)

1. headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
   • synonyms: chapeau, lid
2. an informal term for a person's role
   • "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly"

HAT verb

Definition of hat (verb)

1. put on or wear a hat
   • "He was unsuitably hatted"
2. furnish with a hat