boonie hat

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Meaning · English

A wide-brimmed sunhat, somewhat resembling a bucket hat, worn in hot tropical climates.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boonie hat” mean?

A wide-brimmed sunhat, somewhat resembling a bucket hat, worn in hot tropical climates.

Is “boonie hat” formal or informal?

boonie hat is generally slang.