tip of the hat
English
A tip o' the hat (US President Calvin Coolidge, 1924).
hat tip whilst dancing
Etymology
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Noun
tip of the hat (plural tips of the hat)
- (idiomatic) A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude; originally by doffing one's hat.
Alternative forms
- tip o' the hat
Synonyms
- hat tip
Related terms
- tip one's hat