ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Toupee

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /tuːˈpeɪ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Toupee is a noun meaning A wig of false hair worn to cover a bald spot, especially as worn by a man.

Meaning

A wig of false hair worn to cover a bald spot, especially as worn by a man.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) A small tuft; a curl or artificial lock of hair.
  2. (obsolete) A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: hair system
Her powdered hair is turned backward over a toupee.

Word Forms

Synonyms for toupee

Depending on context, synonyms include hairpiece, toupe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include toupe, rug, weave, cheek, gall, nerve.

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