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
- (obsolete) A small tuft; a curl or artificial lock of hair.
- (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
- toupees
- toupe
- toupet
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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