titfer

[ tit-fer ]

noun

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. hat.

titfer

/ ˈtɪtfə /

noun

1. slang.
   a hat

Word History and Origins

Origin of titfer¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; rhyming slang, shortening of tit for tat

Word History and Origins

Origin of titfer¹

from rhyming slang tit for tat hat

Example Sentences

Here, he spins tales of his East End upbringing, where Alphabetti Spaghetti was regarded as opulent, while also being willing to tip a titfer to the peculiarities of middle-class life.

From The Guardian

But look closely at the Fiver as it holds its rigid raised right hand to the brim of its titfer and you will see hot salty tears coursing down its otherwise impassive face.

From The Guardian