My hat
noun
The hat that belongs to me, the speaker.
It's cold outside, I should wear my hat.

Often appears as...
- wear my hat
- lost my hat
interjection
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
My hat, I didn't expect to see you here!

Usage tips
Informal, Surprise
Colloquial
noun
The hat that belongs to me, the speaker.
It's cold outside, I should wear my hat.

Often appears as...
- wear my hat
- lost my hat
interjection
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
My hat, I didn't expect to see you here!

Usage tips
Informal, Surprise
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2

Ownership Indication
Shows that the speaker owns the hat being referred to.

I can't leave without my hat; it's a gift from my grandpa.
Item Identification
Helps to identify which hat is being talked about when there are many.

The red one is my hat; the others are for sale.
Personal Preference
Indicates a choice or preference for one's own hat, possibly out of habit or attachment.

I don't need a new one; my hat fits me perfectly.
Ownership Indication
Shows that the speaker owns the hat being referred to.

I can't leave without my hat; it's a gift from my grandpa.
Item Identification
Helps to identify which hat is being talked about when there are many.

The red one is my hat; the others are for sale.
Personal Preference
Indicates a choice or preference for one's own hat, possibly out of habit or attachment.

I don't need a new one; my hat fits me perfectly.
Ownership Indication
Shows that the speaker owns the hat being referred to.

I can't leave without my hat; it's a gift from my grandpa.
Item Identification
Helps to identify which hat is being talked about when there are many.

The red one is my hat; the others are for sale.
Personal Preference
Indicates a choice or preference for one's own hat, possibly out of habit or attachment.

I don't need a new one; my hat fits me perfectly.
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