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billycock

noun

Definition of billycock

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as in top hat

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With his top hat, black tails, and giant oversized head, Wake Forest University’s Demon Deacon has been called everything from hilarious to terrifying.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
Their final accents came via layers of beaded and pearl necklaces, shiny black loafers, and a black top hat.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of top hat

Noun

Moriya wore a Western-style morning coat and a silk hat that belonged to Prince Takamodo, the late father of Princess Ayako.

— Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2018
Making big money as head of the Empire State Building and a bank, Smith moved to Fifth Avenue and swapped his brown derby for a silk hat.

— Edward Kosner, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2018

Definition of silk hat

Noun

One of the most popular traditional costumes was the bauta, which consisted of a full mask, a cape that covered the head and shoulders, and a tricorn or cocked hat.

— Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Heather Wilson, a nurse anesthetist, wore huge fake eyelashes and an absurd cocked hat.

— William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021

Definition of cocked hat

Noun

Bearista craze As part of the holiday merchandise and treat lineup in 2025, Starbucks released a 20-ounce cup shaped like a teddy bear wearing a Starbucks stocking cap.

— Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 15 Sep. 2026
The original glass Bearista cold cup came with a straw and was shaped like a teddy bear with a green Starbucks stocking cap on its head.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Definition of stocking cap

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This regulatory void raises concerns about exclusions for pre-existing conditions, potential service caps, and the absence of comprehensive coverage for preventive care.

— Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
And blowing a whistle, a proletarian prophet in a red service cap.

— Ostap Kin, The New York Review of Books, 23 Mar. 2022

Definition of service cap

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