Something has been bothering me since I began reading this site...

[jaymag_87]

I am new to the forum (will post pics of the custom fedora I have coming from Peter's Brothers in Fort Worth, when I get it), and new-ish to the world of fine hats and fedoras. I've had a couple in my day. In high school, I had an old felt fedora that was my Granddad's. In and after college, I had a Stetson Indy (from when they held the license). I've had various cowboy hats, including my current Stetson, as well as my Cavalry Stetson, from when I was in cavalry units in the Army. I still have the various military uniform hats from my past.

I'm learning the terminology. I understand what a fedora is. A porkpie. Stove pipe. Center crease. Teardrop and of course, stingy.

The thing that is bothering me is in regards to the stingy brim.

How is "stingy" pronounced? Is it "sting-ee" as in sting with a double "e" on the end, or "stin-gee" as in a child that doesn't like to share?[huh]

Help me out. This has been bothering me.:rage:

Thanks.
jaymag in Texas.

 

[Erik]

I have only ever heard "stin-gee."

 

[Chinaski]

Stingy is pronounced like, "stin-jee."

Or if that doesn't make sense, like you said: a child that doesn't share is stingy.

 

[T Smith]

"stin-gee" as in a child that doesn't like to share?

There you go...

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Come to our get-together in Monteagle, TN. I'm going to get ahold of one of gtdean's hats and demonstrate how to MAKE a stingy...

 

[bolthead]

"stin-gee" as in a child that doesn't like to share?

There you go...

or, as in a crown that doesn't like to share it's brim

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

It's not a generous (wide) brim, it's stingy (narrow).

 

[jaymag_87]

THANK YOU!!!

Geesh that was bothering me. Thanks.:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Come to our get-together in Monteagle, TN. I'm going to get ahold of one of gtdean's hats and demonstrate how to MAKE a stingy...

That alone would be worth the trip.

 

[BobC]

Come to our get-together in Monteagle, TN. I'm going to get ahold of one of gtdean's hats and demonstrate how to MAKE a stingy...

lol lol I was wondering if you were going to bring your matching set of exacto knives.

 

[cybergentleman]

stingy definition

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stingy

adj. stin·gi·er, stin·gi·est

1.

Giving or spending reluctantly.
2.

Scanty or meager: a stingy meal; stingy with details about the past.


note def. 2

 

[Scotus]

or, as in a crown that doesn't like to share it's brim

I've always thought that was the reason for it's name, but I don't own one.

 

[gtdean48]

That alone would be worth the trip.

If you ain't seen a good fight in a while, you best get there early & plan to stay late!!!

 

[RBH]

If you ain't seen a good fight in a while, you best get there early & plan to stay late!!!

Thats what I mean. lol

 

[Michaelshane]

Leave your hats at home it could get ugly.....

 

[Mr. Paladin]

If you ain't seen a good fight in a while, you best get there early & plan to stay late!!!

I work nights; I have LOTS of time! lol lol lol

 

[Mickey D]

lol lol I was wondering if you were going to bring your matching set of exacto knives.

Better yet.... use a good set of pinking shears.


Oh, by the way...this forum site has cost me the purchase of three fur felt hats, one from Mister Fawcett.

 

[ScionPI2005]

Oh, by the way...this forum site has cost me the purchase of three fur felt hats, one from Mister Fawcett.

I'd say you've gotten off easy...so far...

 

[dhermann1]

Come to our get-together in Monteagle, TN. I'm going to get ahold of one of gtdean's hats and demonstrate how to MAKE a stingy...

A Fedora bris!

 

[gtdean48]

A Fedora bris!

He'd have an easier time attempting a real one of those than messing with my hat!!!!!