rug

noun

ˈrəg How to pronounce rug (audio)
Definition of rugnext
slang
as in wig
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?

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  1. wig
  2. toupee
  3. hairpiece
Noun
  • Trump’s hair has long been the subject of ridicule from his critics, with comedian Rosie O’Donnell in August alleging that the president's hair was fake and actually a wig.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But fear not, Margo’s wig remains a comforting presence through it all.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of wig
Noun
  • Comb-overs, bad toupees, the stuff of sitcom jokes.
    — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • He was immediately taken, both by Cheney’s warm personality and the instant results that a toupee can offer.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of toupee
Noun
  • Once rid of the hairpiece, Agassi produced the most successful season of his career.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Equally as eye-catching as her dress was her hairpiece, a wreath of white hyacinth that trailed down her elegant ponytail.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairpiece
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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