Wig or toupee.
Rug
Example Sentences
"That's definitely a rug he's wearing."
"You can tell it's a rug."
Etymology & History
Short for rug or carpet placed on head. Slang for toupee or wig from the mid-20th century, from the resemblance to a floor covering.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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