tip one's hat

verb — 2 senses

tip one's hat

verb
1

To briefly remove or tap one's hat as a gesture of greeting, deference, or respect.

2

Idiomatic To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.

  • I tip my hat to whoever invented the root beer float.
Related terms
take one's hat off to

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