bowler hat out

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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).

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.