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
  • Real dancers wear handmade costumes, wigs and makeup before being filmed against a green screen and integrated into the game.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And then, between shows, going to Ollie’s with them in that mezzanine-ready makeup and wig caps and getting sesame noodles with just the funniest, funnest people.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 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
  • Nobody was hurt, Ferguson said, though the man responsible for the mistake did lose his hairpiece in the blast, unveiling his bald head.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once rid of the hairpiece, Agassi produced the most successful season of his career.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairpiece
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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