Bald as a coot

Bald as a coot

/ˌbɔːld əz ə ˈkuːt/
Phrase General British

British expression meaning completely bald.

Etymology & History

British completely bald. From coot bird British. British baldness comparison. Working-class British appearance description. Reflects British bird-based physical metaphors.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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