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rat cap

This was a 1960's style hat consisting of a beanie-style cap with small brim in front and often with school initials or logo, once optimistically 'required' of freshman males at certain universities. To be seen in one permanently labeled one as a dork.

Rat caps seem to be making a comeback, as ironic retro wear.
Freshmen were supposed to wear rat caps while on campus at Georgia Tech. You risked the penalty of having your scalp shaved if you didn't.
by Duckbutt September 23, 2006
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Rat Cappin

It’s a lot like Cap but it’s way more ratty so that’s why it’s rat cap
by RatCal February 17, 2023
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Rat Captain

The last rat to leave a sinking ship is the Rat Captain.

1. an employee of a failing businesses, who has no real authority but still insists on sticking it out for as long as possible, despite that everyone at their level or below is quitting.

2. middle management of a failing business who is helping all of their subordinates to get good severance packages before they leave themselves.
"you gotta bail on that job already you Rat Captain, they aren't going to promote you when they're in liquidation"
by clayhands May 25, 2021
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