tin hat

• Umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für einen militärischen Helm, besonders den Stahlhelm, den Soldaten zum Schutz tragen. Wird auch im übertragenen Sinne für eine defensive oder paranoide Haltung verwendet.

A slang term for a military helmet, especially a steel helmet worn by soldiers for protection. Also used figuratively to mean adopting a defensive or paranoid attitude.

1. Protective helmetB2informalbritish

   A metal helmet, especially a steel helmet worn by soldiers for protection.

   Stahlhelm

   • The soldiers put on their tin hats before going into battle.
   • He kept his old tin hat as a souvenir from the war.
   • During the drill, everyone was required to wear a tin hat.

2. Conspiracy theory referenceC1slangbritish

   A metaphorical term for a person who believes in conspiracy theories, often implying paranoia.

   Verschwörungstheorie

   • He's a bit of a tin hat, always talking about government cover-ups.
   • Don't listen to him; he's wearing his tin hat again.
   • The forum is full of tin hats discussing alien invasions.