A cartoon gag where a character’s hat is in the air after the character has lost it due to tremendous force, such as speed or getting run over.
Tom’s hat in the air after older sis Michelle crashes into and walks on him.

Jim’s hat in the air after he gets tackled and walked on by the opposing players.

Matt’s and Jim’s hats in the air as they slide downhill in a cardboard box, which capsizes.
by JMC70 November 27, 2020
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Throwing your hat in the air indicates a call for help. Someone is having a situation and is outnumbered. The community must come together rain, sleet, hail, water or snow.
The man on the dock tossed is hat in the air & they started coming.
by Meme831 August 11, 2023
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