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crap hat
What does crap hat mean?
British Army insult lobbed by Paras and Royal Marines at anyone wearing a 'crap' coloured beret — i.e. not the maroon of the Parachute Regiment or the green of the Commandos/SF. If your beret isn't earned through P Company or the All Arms Commando Course, you're a hat. Often shortened to just 'hat'.
"Half the lads in the cookhouse were Paras taking the piss out of the craphats from the support regiment."
Origin
British Army, post-WWII. Maroon and green berets denote airborne and commando qualification; everyone else wears a 'crap' colour, hence the slur.
Frequently asked questions
What does crap hat mean?
It's a British Para and special-forces slur for any soldier not wearing a maroon or green beret.
Is crap hat offensive?
Yes, it's a deliberately derogatory term used within the military to look down on other units.
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