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top-hatting

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of cheating at roulette in a casino by waiting for the ball to land on the winning number and then covertly placing chips on that number.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: gambling, games

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: past-posting

History

Etymology

From top hat + -ing.