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old hat


Meanings
  • Noun

    Something that is outdated, no longer fashionable, or no longer useful.

    - "The old hat theory of physics has been replaced by modern theories."
    - "The old hat in the museum was once a popular fashion accessory."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79074525"

Synonyms

coitus , horizontal mambo , rumpy-pumpy , banality , cliché , commonplace , exotery , fossil , platitude , coochie , ladybits , quim
Rhymes
Words rhyming with old hat
cat , hat , fat , flat , mat
Variants
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old hat
Etymology
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The phrase 'old hat' is believed to have originated in the late 1800s, and its exact origin is unclear. It may have derived from the idea of a hat that has been worn for a long time and is no longer in fashion.


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'old hat' has been used in English literature since at least the late 1800s.

  2. In the early 1900s, 'old hat' was a popular term used in the world of horse racing to describe a horse that had already won a race and was no longer considered a good bet.

  3. In the 1950s, 'old hat' was used as a term to describe outdated jazz music.


Related Concepts
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  1. outdated: Related to the concept of being no longer in use or no longer fashionable.

  2. nostalgia: Related to the feeling of longing for the past or for things that were once familiar.


Culture
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In literature, 'old hat' has been used to describe outdated ideas or concepts. In music, the phrase has been used as a title for songs and albums. In art, 'old hats' have been used as symbols of nostalgia and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "old hat"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an old, worn-out hat that has been passed down through generations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'old hat' with the idea of something being outdated or no longer fashionable.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Outdated Hats Are No Longer Trendy' to remember the definition of 'old hat'.


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