hatting


hat

H0080600 (hăt)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 hats—one 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) hat1. 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.
[Middle English, from Old English hæt, hætt.]