hat tip

noun

A tip of the hat.

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Meanings

nounhat tip (plural hat tips)

plural hat tips · alternative hat-tip · alternative h/t · alternative HT · alternative H/T

  1. A tip of the hat.
  2. figurativelyAn acknowledgment or expression of gratitude, especially for information or inspiration received.

Synonyms & antonyms

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gramercythanksthank youtip of the hat
Cite this entry
APA

hat tip. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hat%20tip

MLA

“hat tip.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hat%20tip. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hat tip,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hat%20tip.

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