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- US Pronunciation
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- [pas, pahs stressed th ee hat]
- /pæs, pɑs stressed ði hæt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pas, pahs stressed th ee hat]
- /pæs, pɑs stressed ði hæt/
Definitions of pass the hat words
- noun pass the hat a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. 1
- noun pass the hat Roman Catholic Church. the distinctive head covering of a cardinal. the office or dignity of a cardinal. Compare red hat. 1
- verb with object pass the hat to provide with a hat; put a hat on. 1
- idioms pass the hat hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand. 1
- idioms pass the hat pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp. 1
- idioms pass the hat take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring. 1
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Origin of pass the hat
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English hætt; cognate with Old Norse hǫttr hood; akin to hood1
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Parts of speech for Pass the hat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pass the hat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pass the hat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pass the hat
verb pass the hat
- ante up — If you ante up an amount of money, you pay your share, sometimes unwillingly.
- beg — If you beg someone to do something, you ask them very anxiously or eagerly to do it.
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- bumming — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- call on — If you call on someone to do something or call upon them to do it, you say publicly that you want them to do it.
Antonyms for pass the hat
verb pass the hat
- meed — a reward or recompense.
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