noun
- a soft cap with a flat top and a short visor, traditionally worn by working-class men
Usage: British
Examples
- The old man wore a traditional flatcap while working in his garden.
- Flatcaps were commonly seen in British factories during the early 20th century.
- He tipped his flatcap politely as the lady walked by.
- The newsboy adjusted his flatcap before heading out to sell papers.
- Many taxi drivers in London still wear the classic flatcap.
- The flatcap has become a symbol of British working-class heritage.