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Boris Tatarenko

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What do you call it in English?

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I mean when cap is worn backward.

He wore his cap backward.
I don't like backward caps.
Are they natural English?

Thanks.
 
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What do you call it in English?

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I mean when cap is worn backward.

He wore his cap backward.
I don't like backward caps.
Are they natural English?

Thanks.

"He wore his cap backward" is probably the most natural and most common expression.

I've seen/heard "backward caps", but it's a lot less common. Still acceptable.
 

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In BE, I'd say 'back to front' or 'backwards' (AE speakers seem to prefer 'backward').
 

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In BE, I'd say 'back to front' or 'backwards' (AE speakers seem to prefer 'backward').

This AmE speaker prefers "backwards".
 
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