craphat

See also: crap hat

English

Etymology

crap +‎ hat; a reference to the different colour of the beret.

Pronunciation

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Noun

craphat (plural craphats)

(slang, derogatory, UK) A member of a non-elite regiment, not in the British army's parachute regiment or the SAS.
(slang) A member or supporter of Surrey County Cricket Club, after the brown caps worn by the same.

References

Eric Partridge (2005) “craphat”, in Tom Dalzell and Terry Victor, editors, The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, volumes 1 (A–I), London, New York, N.Y.: Routledge, →ISBN.

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