Definition

A hairpiece worn on the head to cover bald areas or to add volume to hair.

Example

He wore a toupee to hide his thinning hair.

Conversation

Have you seen that new guy in the office with the toupee?

Yeah, I noticed it! It looks a bit odd, doesn't it?

I wonder if he wears it to cover his bald spot or just for style.

Maybe both! Either way, it definitely gets your attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toupee → The word 'toupee' comes from the French 'toupet', which means a small tuft or lock of hair. It refers specifically to a hairpiece designed to cover baldness or thinning hair.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'tuft' of hair ('toupet') that helps cover up bald spots — that's what a toupee is.

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