slang
as in wig
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?

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Recent Examples of rug Enhance your curb appeal with pieces like this stylish outdoor rug, a soothing set of windchimes, and one of our best hummingbird feeder picks, which knocked 10 others out of the park. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 His puppy excitement sent a rug askew—but then, something remarkable happened. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025 So here the climate solutions sector is again, with the federal rug pulled out from underneath the industry. Rob Day, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 Right now, the major retailer’s offering up to 50% off during their pre-Fourth of July sale on bedroom furniture (including this area rug and sleeper sofa that the AD team has personally tested). Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rug
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wig
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  • In the video, MacLachlan transformed several times over, donning a Santa suit, bald cap and numerous wigs.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • Go Naked Hair offers wigs, bundles, closures, frontals, lashes, and more with great customer service and fast shipping, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for hair needs.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 July 2025

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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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