combover
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈkɒmboʊvər//
KK: /ˈkɑmˌboʊvər/
noun
Definition
A hairstyle where hair is combed over a bald area to hide it.
Example
He decided to get a combover to cover his thinning hair.
Conversation
Did you see that guy at the coffee shop with the combover?
Yeah, it was pretty noticeable, wasn't it?
I wonder if he thinks it looks good or if he knows it’s a bit obvious.
Who knows? Some people just stick with what they’re used to.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hairstyle
coiffure
do
Antonyms
baldness
shorn
buzzcut
Root Explanation
Combover → It is formed from "comb" (from Old English "camb", meaning a tool for untangling hair) and "over" (meaning above or across). The word describes a hairstyle where hair is combed over a bald area to cover it.
Memory Tip
Think of using a 'comb' to style hair 'over' a bald spot — that's what a combover is.
Visually Confused Words
scomber
compoer
commove