Slang for being left out,
condescended to, or otherwise being screwed out of what's rightfully yours. The "
High Hat" can be either given or recieved.
Note:
Checkk out the film "Millers Crossing" for colorful usage of the term.
MARK: Hey Nick, I'm going over my
Uncles tonight for a birthday party so I can't hang tonight.
I'll call you tomorrow.
NICK: That's awfully strange-I heard from Adrian that yer' going to see
the White Stripes. You givin' me the "high hat" fucker?!