four-and-nine
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Meaning · English
A cheap hat.
Register: slang
Examples
Around me young and old, / Take this advice of mine, / When you want a hat, / Don't buy a four and nine.
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 “four-and-nine” mean?
A cheap hat.
Is “four-and-nine” formal or informal?
four-and-nine is generally slang.