bowler hat out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To eject (someone) from an organization.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
Joe was bowler hatted out of the R.A.F. for misconduct.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bowler hat out” mean?
To eject (someone) from an organization.
Is “bowler hat out” formal or informal?
bowler hat out is generally dated, slang.
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