different between hatstand vs goldfish

English

Alternative forms

• hat stand, hat-stand

Etymology

hat +? stand

Pronunciation

Noun

hatstand (plural hatstands)

1. (Britain) A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

Synonyms

• (pole with pegs): coatstand; hatrack, coatrack (US)

Translations

Adjective

hatstand (comparative more hatstand, superlative most hatstand)

1. (Britain, slang) Crazy, insane.

See also

• hatstand on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

English

Etymology

gold +? fish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??o?ldf??/ enPR: g?ld'f?sh

Noun

goldfish (plural goldfish or goldfishes)

1. A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

   For the children's fair we'll have a few games they can play, so that each child "wins" a goldfish as a prize.

2. (figuratively) A person with an unreliable memory.

Derived terms

• fantail goldfish
• goldfish bowl

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