Definition of rugnext
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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Noun
  • Perhaps his most notable friendship is with loyal longtime bodyguard Bill Bray (Keilyn Durrel Jones) and, to a lesser extent, his savvy manager John Branca (Miles Teller in a distracting wig).
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
  • As the courtroom was cleared, observers walked past a woman’s wig on the floor at the vestibule door.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • He was immediately taken, both by Cheney’s warm personality and the instant results that a toupee can offer.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • One of Miller’s cornermen seemingly notified him of the situation just as the third round was about to begin, prompting the 318-pounder to stand, shrug to the crowd cartoonishly and peel the toupee off his head.
    Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
    Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
  • At the Las Vegas convention, both Cruise, 63, and the Birdman director, 62, were present to share the teaser, which showed an older Cruise with white, thinning hair and wrinkles, thanks to some prosthetics, old-age makeup and a hairpiece.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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