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 Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Grab discounts of up to 78% on rugs, furniture, decor and outdoor essentials. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025 This fall’s exhibition at the University of Minnesota’s art museum asks us to consider the rug — a functional object, a decorative object, an artistic object, a form of storytelling and cultural preservation. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rug
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wig
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  • Trick-or-treaters and other participants don outfits, wigs and accessories to show off their disguises for the event.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • On Fan Appreciation Night, pink wigs were handed out to the Lynx faithful in honor of the StudBudz duo of Hiedeman and Courtney Williams.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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