Fez

/fɛz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cylindrical, flat-topped hat made of felt, usually colored red, traditionally worn in various countries.

He wore a fez at the wedding, following the family's cultural traditions.

A symbol of Islamic culture or a specific regional identity.

The fez is often associated with Moroccan heritage and is frequently worn by men in that region.

A decorative hat worn by some fraternity members during ceremonial occasions.

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Named after the city of Fez in Morocco, where the hat was originally made.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

To act stylishly or flamboyantly.

He really fez-ed it up at the party.

To stand out in a crowd.

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