Meaning & use

toupee

noun·Everyday

A small wig or hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot.

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A gust of wind nearly blew the actor's toupee off during the outdoor interview.

He finally stopped wearing a toupee and embraced his natural bald head.

A note on using this word

The correct spelling is 'toupee'; it comes from French and is stressed on the second syllable.

Words with a similar meaning

hairpiecewig

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