8 definitions by A1988

Putting a hat on a hat

An unnecessary addition to something that was previously working without it--like putting a hat on top of another hat. In comedy, this is used when placing two funny things too close to each other so that they distract from each other.

Bob told a joke on top of another joke. I warned him he was putting a hat on a hat.

by A1988 October 20, 2020