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wideawake

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌɪdəweɪk/
Definition of wideawake

noun

  • a soft felt hat with a low crown and wide brim.

Origin:

mid 19th century: punningly so named, because the hat does not have a ‘nap’ or glossy surface

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