A traditional flat Scottish hat made of blue wool; a blue tam-o'-shanter.
A traditional flat Scottish hat made of blue wool; a blue tam-o'-shanter.
The blue bonnet, a national badge, is disappearing rapidly.
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Any of several blue flowering plants, especially cornflower, , and plants of the genus .
Rob soon gathered an unco band o' blue-bonnets at his back.
Blue bonnet means: Any of several blue flowering plants, especially cornflower, , and plants of the genus .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
blue bonnet means: Any of several blue flowering plants, especially cornflower, , and plants of the genus .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Someone who wears such a hat; a Scotsman, especially a Scottish soldier.
Blue bonnet means: Someone who wears such a hat; a Scotsman, especially a Scottish soldier.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
blue bonnet means: Someone who wears such a hat; a Scotsman, especially a Scottish soldier.. Register: informal, military jargon. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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