porkpie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of porkpie
Example Sentences
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The tough-guy role, for which he donned a porkpie hat, was modeled after New York Police Det.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
With its mix of Black and white members and Jamaica-influenced style of sharp suits and porkpie hats, the band became leaders of the anti-racist 2 Tone ska revival movement.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022
Amid all the signature goatees and glasses and porkpie hats, they explore emotion and motivation.
From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2021
But I was complaining one day that I never get to wear baseball caps or those porkpie caps, none of the iconic hats.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2020
Richie dutifully donned his leather coat, popped his Lester Young porkpie hat on his head, and headed for Harlem while Mommy paced the floor, on edge.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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