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.