"tip of the hat" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-tip of the hat.ogg Forms: tips of the hat [plural], tip o' the hat [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|tips of the hat}} tip of the hat (plural tips of the hat)
  1. (idiomatic) A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude; originally by doffing one's hat. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: hat tip, tip of the Stetson Related terms: hats off, tip one's hat Translations (Translations): inclinación del gorro [feminine] (Spanish), levantamiento del sombrero [masculine] (Spanish)

Inflected forms

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