snobbish;.
verb (used with object), high-hat·ted, high-hat·ting. to snub or treat condescendingly. adjective. snobbish; disdainful; haughty.
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Where does the term high-hat come from?
high hat (n.)
1839, “tall hat;” also used synechdochically for men who wear such hats; figurative meaning “swelled head” is from 1923. Drum set sense is from 1934.
What does high-hat mean in 1920s slang?
To snub
High-Hat: To snub. High Pillow: Person at the top, in charge.
What is a high-hat attitude?
(Entry 1 of 3) 1 being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior.
Are you giving me the high-hat?
To high-hat someone means to act in a supercilious, condescending, affected manner, as if wearing a top hat or other tall, fancy hat. In a someone similar way today, the slang term to cap someone can mean to be boastful. This is part of a complete episode.
When was the high hat invented?
The first hi-hat looked like a snowshoe
However, the emergence of the hi-hat is surprisingly recent, and the hi-hat as we know it today was invented around 1930. The original hi-hat consisted of two small cymbals attached to two boards, one on top of the other, joined with a hinge.
What are some gangster slang words?
Some of the most popular ganger slang words of the 20s included:
- bean shooter – a gun.
- beef – a problem or complaint.
- blow one down – to kill someone.
- bop – to kill.
- bruno – an enforcer; gangster tough guy.
- bump – to kill.
- button man – a hit man; killer for hire.
- can opener – safecracker.
Was applesauce a swear word?
Applesauce: A mild curse, like “darn” (also, “Horsefeathers!”)
How do you say cool in 1920s slang?
Berries: Something cool or desirable, similar to “the bee’s knees.” Wurp: This meant something similar to “bluenose”—a buzzkill-type person. Oliver Twist: Oddly enough, this is not slang for a small beggar boy from 19th century London, but slang for someone who is a particularly good dancer.
What are high hats lights?
High hats are recessed lights—often called can lights—that are flush with the finished ceiling (the fixture itself is up inside the joists). High hats are terrific for illuminating large areas, where you need lots of light, such as kitchens, offices, and basements.
Was the hi-hat a real bar?
The fictional Hi-Hat Bar is loosely based on Tin Pan Alley, a Times Square bar where Goldin actually took some of the nearly 700 snapshots that make up “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency.”
How do you spell high hat?
“High-hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-hat.
What is a tom in music?
What Is a Tom-Tom Drum? A tom-tom drum is a cylindrical drum that can be tuned to different pitches. Unlike snare drums, tom-toms don’t have snare wires, and they may only have one drumhead. Tom-toms are an essential part of the standard five-piece drum set.
What is a sock cymbal?
sock cymbal (plural sock cymbals) A pair of cymbals that can be closed or opened by means of a mechanism, such as a pedal mechanism.
What is a hi-hat slurp?
The hi-hat slurp (or pea soup) is when you play the hi-hat and raise the top hat a bit before closing it on a downbeat or upbeat. For example, if the cymbal pattern is 8th notes, the slurp may start on the upbeat and your foot will come down on the pedal on the downbeat. Slurps can also be on the downbeat.
What is a high-hat clutch?
Standard clutches like the Ludwig L2508 Hi Hat Clutch or Yamaha LC-810A Standard Hi Hat Clutch allow you to attach your top hi hat cymbal to your hi hat stand, letting you open and close your hats with your pedal. Basically, they are central to making your stand actually work!
What is a female gangster called?
gun moll
A gun moll or gangster moll or gangster’s moll is the female companion of a male professional criminal.
What do you call a wannabe gangster?
Wanksta: A wannabe gangster, a pretender.
What do Bloods call each other?
Blood
Bloods members also have a distinctive slang. They greet each other using the word “Blood” and often avoid using words with the letter “C”. Bloods use hand signs to communicate with one another.
What can I say instead of the F word?
What the cuss? 50 swear-word alternatives
- Balderdash!
- William Shatner!
- Corn Nuts!
- Dagnabbit!
- Son of a monkey!
- Barnacles!
- Holy cow!
- Poo on a stick!
What does it mean to call a woman a rag?
noun. Rag is defined as to tease, joke with or nag. An example of rag is calling someone by a nickname they don’t like. An example of rag is a husband always telling his wife to “hurry up.”