They cocked their hats in each other's faces.
Macaulay.
4. To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.
Cocked hat. (a) A hat with large, stiff flaps turned up to a peaked crown, thus making its form triangular; -- called also three-cornered hat. (b) A game similar to ninepins, except that only three pins are used, which are set up at the angles of a triangle.
Cock, v. i. To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing. Addison.
Cock, n. The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.
Cock, n. [It. cocca notch of an arrow.] 1. The notch of an arrow or crossbow.