tembel hat en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew טמבל (témbel). In Hebrew slang, tembel means "silly", "stupid", or "fool". It is not known whether the slang term came from the hat or vice versa.
Meanings
- A kind of loose hat with a floppy brim, an Israeli national symbol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tembel hats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |