The slouch hatâs mark in history is rooted in Australiaâs introduction to modern warfare at Gallipoli and the reputation established by the AIF on the Western Front. From that time the simple felt hat, with its side turned up, was an emblem of the courage of the Australian digger, and it became a national symbol.
Definition of stick for Students. 1  1 : a cut or broken branch or twig. 2  2 : a long thin piece of wood. 3  3 : walking stick 4  1. 4 : something like a stick in shape or use fish sticks a hockey stick.
a bent or curved implement, piece, appendage, etc.; hook. 2. the hooked part of anything. 3. an instrument or implement having a bent or curved part, as a shepherd's staff hooked at one end or the crosier of a bishop or abbot. 4. a dishonest person, especially a sharper, swindler, or thief. 5. a bend, turn, or curve: a crook in the road. 6. the act of crooking or bending.