<P> The word is also occasionally spelled touque . Although this is not considered a standard spelling by the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, some informal media polls have suggested that it is the preferred spelling by many Canadians . </P> <P> In some sections of Canada, a tuque with a brim on it, commonly worn by snowboarders, is nicknamed a bruque (a brimmed tuque). </P> <P> A bobble hat or bobble cap is a knit cap that has a yarn "bobble" or pom - pom upon its top . It is similar to a watch cap; however, such a tuque does not have a bobble on its top . </P> <P> Bobble hats were traditionally considered utilitarian cold - weather wear . In the early 21st century they were considered popular only with geeks and nerds . A surprise rise in popularity, driven initially by the Geek - Chic trend saw them become a fashionable and, with a real fur bobble, luxury designer item . </P>

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