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toupee Definition

tou·pee (to̵̅o̅ pā′)

noun

  1. Historical a curl or lock of hair worn on top of the head, sometimes as part of a wig
  2. a man's wig, esp. a small one for covering a bald spot

Etymology: Fr toupet, dim. of OFr toup, top, tuft of hair < Frank *top: see top

toupee Synonyms

toupee

n.

periwig, hairpiece, peruke, rug*; see wig.

toupee Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: Now, as soon as you see the guy you are going to think he is wearing a toupee.

Adjective modifier

  • bad: He was one of those villains in bad toupees.

Modifies a noun

  • tape: Toupee tape or Rycote Stickies are ideal for sticking them to the skin.

Noun used with modifier

  • ginger: No member of the Corps should ever report for active duty in a ginger toupee.

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