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 Together with her husband Fabian and his brother Felix, the three launched the company in 2016 and have since amassed a global fanbase for their assortment of rugs—and, more recently, curtains. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 Layer a weatherproof rug beneath a coir welcome mat for texture, and swap in a playful autumn graphic for extra cheer. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Also available are home goods such as area rugs, the classic Kith Backgammon Set with all-over monogramming and Yankees game pieces, commemorative License Plates and Tire Caps and additional small collectibles. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Small changes like rugs are surprisingly effective, Ackerman says, and making a specific request means your neighbor doesn’t have to do any guesswork. Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rug
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wig
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  • Pathak said this floor also houses UHealth’s largest cancer support care and survivorship resource center, which offers cancer patients a variety of services, including acupuncture, massage, wig try-ons and psychology services.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • During a joint interview with costar Steve Zahn at the show’s press junket earlier this month, Powell exclusively tells PEOPLE about transforming into Chad, complete with a shaggy wig, a mustache, buck teeth and chin, lip and nose enhancements.
    Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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