brass hat
brass hat noun: a high-ranking officer. Commander.
Noun
brass hat (plural brass hats)
- A high-ranking officer. Commander.
- "American brass hats make no secret that they regard outer space as a potential theater of military operations," it said.1982, Countdown begins for Space Shuttle, The New York Times
- He raised his first storm in January 1967 when, as leader of the "Save the Argylls" campaign, he claimed the brass hats had driven the regiment's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Colin "Mad Mitch" Mitchell, into resignation.2006, Andrew Roth, Obituary: Lord Monro of Langholm, The Guardian
- Synonyms:
- brass
Synonyms of brass hat
Forms of brass hat
| plural | brass hats |
|---|---|
| alternative form | brasshat |
Origin of brass hat
From the military brass insignia on a service hat.
Questions about brass hat
- What does brass hat mean?
- Brass hat means a high-ranking officer. Commander.
- What part of speech is brass hat?
- Brass hat is a noun.
- What is the plural of brass hat?
- The plural of brass hat is brass hats.
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