pork pie hat

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What does pork pie hat mean?

A flat-topped, round, man's hat popular among musicians of jazz, blues, and ska, made famous by the actor Buster Keaton and the jazz musician Lester Young.

Where does pork pie hat come from?

So called for its similarity in appearance to a traditional pork pie.

How to pronounce pork pie hat

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