Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tin-hat
noun
/ˈtɪn ˌhæt/
Definition
A slang term often used to describe someone who holds conspiracy theories or fringe beliefs, particularly regarding government or societal issues.
Examples
- He’s always talking about government cover-ups; people call him a tin-hat.
- She wears her tin-hat proudly, convinced that the truth is being hidden from the public.
Meaning
The term can also imply a sense of paranoia or overly suspicious behavior regarding mainstream narratives.
Synonyms
- conspiracy theorist
- paranoid individual
- radical thinker
