"top-hatting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From top hat + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|top hat|ing}} top hat + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} top-hatting (uncountable)
  1. (gambling) A form of cheating at roulette in a casino by waiting for the ball to land on the winning number and then covertly placing chips on that number. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Gambling
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