Meaning & Definition of word "Fez"

Fez

/fɛz/

1. A cylindrical, flat-topped hat made of felt, usually colored red, traditionally worn in various countries.
- Example: He wore a fez at the wedding, following the family's cultural traditions.
2. A symbol of Islamic culture or a specific regional identity.
- Example: The fez is often associated with Moroccan heritage and is frequently worn by men in that region.
3. A decorative hat worn by some fraternity members during ceremonial occasions.
- Example: The fraternity members donned their fezzes for the annual charity event.

Named after the city of Fez in Morocco, where the hat was originally made.

fez up:

To put on a fez, typically in a ceremonial context.

in a fez:

In a humorous or informal context, refers to someone wearing a fez.

tarboosh:

A similar type of hat, often worn in the Middle East and North Africa.

tassel:

A decorative piece often attached to the fez.

Meaning: To act stylishly or flamboyantly.

Example Sentence: He really fez-ed it up at the party.

Meaning: To stand out in a crowd.

Example Sentence: She's always the one to fez it in her bright clothes.