In the first half of the 20th century, this was a hat synonymous with manly style. It was about looking cool without appearing juvenile.

In present times, the fedora is a trademark of the socially inept beta male. He is attempting to distance himself from pop culture with the distinct style of past fashion. But he captures none of the suave, and only comes off looking like an oblivious, pompous fool. This is especially the case when it's a low-quality fedora coupled with unfashionable clothes and an unkempt appearance.

Modern fedora-wearers are typically associated with the *chan internet culture and Asperger's Syndrome (aspie).
If you are not Humphrey Bogart, you should not wear a fedora.
by Xcalibur201 September 15, 2013
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A hat that went from the sure sign of an early 1900's tough guy, to the sure sign of a 1980's and onward loser who is desperately seeking for a style to call their own (and ruining everything they touch in the process).

Definition inspired by epicurus's words.
You better take that fedora off before some guy with seborrheic dermatitis and a pizza goiter adds you to his LiveJournal community.
by Donottouchthis January 27, 2008
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A hat that shouldn't be worn by anyone who isn't Indiana Jones or Michael Jackson.
oh, you're so cool because you're wearing a fedora.
by Not a bum June 14, 2013
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It is seen as the ultimate status symbol of the neckbeards, a hat that contains powerful information, which is coded in the motherboard, located in the liner tip of the aforementioned hat. Information such as when wil be the next cringey event (the one that's nearest to their actual location at the time), a manual of how to preserve the neckbeard in a world full of friendzoned comrades and even an almost infinite database of quotes about atheism and obscure internet forums.

It represents the class of the wearer, which is ranged from Private Neckbeard to General Brony Master. These ranks can be escalated by the wearer of the fedora by purchasing many different styles, giving them a name, and thus, reaching a far more excruciating level of stupidity (which they associate with being "edgy".
I am an atheist with strong conviction and i'm here to defend my beliefs even when if no one gives a fuck about them *tips fedora*
by AmorphousBeast January 20, 2015
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1) Some weird hat that Tumblrers and young adults use.
2) An operating system for Linux released on 2003.
1) I saw a man with a fedora today. I avoided him.
2) I installed Fedora the other day. Way better than Windows XP.
by CoolUsername321 December 2, 2017
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"Kyle's so hot!"

"I know Katie, that Fedora complements his sexy neckbeard perfectly."

"Help I'm orgasming!"
by PopShouldDieLikeMCR November 18, 2018
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A mens' formal hat characterised by a snap brim and a tapered crown with three to five creases. Usually made of felt, but sometimes out of straw.
Joe looks sharp in his black fedora, but he's insistent that it makes him look gay.
by the pope June 9, 2004
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