noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈhætə(ɹ)/
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rhymes with -ætə(ɹ)
CMU ARPABET:HH AE1 T ER0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hatmaker, milliner
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A person who lives alone in the bush.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, slang
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A miner who works by himself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
Someone from Luton
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
someone connected with Luton Town Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract