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rug

noun , slang

Synonyms and Antonyms of rug

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?
Synonyms of rug

hairpiece, toupee, wig
Words Related to rug

fright wig

extension, fall, postiche, switch, wiglet

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