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Boonie Hat

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Booney Hat

Booney Hat

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Definition:

A boonie hat has a stiff, wide brim. It is similar to a bucket hat but the brim is stiffer. Boonie hats are most common with military personnel, which is why most boonie hats are camouflage. Boonie hats were first used by the United States military during the Vietnam War.

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Also Known As: bush hat
Common Misspellings: booney hat, boony hat

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