toupee

The definition of a toupee is a small wig used to cover the bald spot on top of the head.

(noun)

An example of a toupee is the piece of hair that blew off the man’s head on a windy day.

See toupee in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See toupee in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Origin:

Origin: French toupet

Origin: , diminutive of Old French toupe, tuft of hair

Origin: , from Frankish *top

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