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Akubra en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /əˈkuːbɹə/ (UK)
• (Australia) audio

Etymology

Proprietary name, of unknown origin. Sometimes said (without any apparent evidence) to be from an Australian Aboriginal language (Birrpayi [Term?]).

Meanings

1. (Australia, attributive, sometimes) A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
   • It was alright for a while, then I got the message that I wasn't quite the real Slim Dusty without my Akubra, so I put the old Sundowner back where it belonged. 2007, Slim Dusty, Joy McKean, Another Day, Another Town, page 272:
   • Frank was wearing the large akubra (cowhand hat) that we had bought for our son and toting both carry-on bags.[…]We both looked back to see Frank trying to run with a heavy bag in each hand and yet not lose the akubra perched on his head. 2004, Heather Campbell, Dear Hearts and Gentle People, page 59:
   • He had to hold his Akubra at a rakish angle to keep from being blinded by the light. 1996, Janette Turner Hospital, Oyster, paperback edition, Virago Press, page 61:

Forms

Deriveds

Akubra hat

Synonyms

Akubra hat