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Fitted
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Local meaning
In New York streetwear and baseball-cap talk, a fitted is a structured cap sold by exact head size rather than adjusted with a strap or snaps.
The term often points to New Era-style baseball caps, including Yankees and Mets designs, worn as sports gear and fashion. Color, brim shape, stickers, size, and team identity can all carry social meaning.
Example in context
- “She picked up a navy Yankees fitted in her size.”
How it is used
Standard apparel vocabulary with a strong place in New York baseball and street-fashion culture.
neutral, fashion-specific
cap stores, sports, hip-hop, streetwear, outfit discussion
Standard apparel vocabulary with a strong place in New York baseball and street-fashion culture.
A team logo can be worn for fashion, fandom, neighborhood identity, or color coordination; do not assume one motive from the cap alone.
Spelling and scope
Standard apparel vocabulary with a strong place in New York baseball and street-fashion culture.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a cap fitted?
It comes in a specific head size and does not rely on an adjustable back closure.
Does fitted always mean a Yankees cap?
No. Many teams and brands make fitted caps, though the Yankees cap has a particularly visible New York association.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- CC Sabathia Narrates New Era Cap DocumentaryMLB.com
Baseball and fashion context for the fitted 59FIFTY cap and its wider cultural role, including New York figures.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.