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redhead

22 synonyms and 0 antonyms for redhead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person with naturally red or reddish hair.

Synonyms

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Red

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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ginge ging ginger head ginger knob gingernut bloodnut carrot top coppertop copperhead strawberry blonde Bluey ranga redette redpoll fire-crotch firebox ginger minger red-headed stepchild Pippi Longstocking

Etymology

A compound of red and head, describing someone by the colour of their hair.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “redhead” mean?

The word “redhead” means a person with naturally red or reddish hair. In plain terms, someone with red hair — also the name of a type of duck.

How do you pronounce “redhead”?

“Redhead” is pronounced REHD-hehd (/ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “redhead” in a sentence?

Here is “redhead” used in a sentence: “Her younger sister is the only redhead in the family.”

What is another word for “redhead”?

Words with a similar meaning to “redhead” include Red, ginger, ginge, ging, ginger head and ginger knob.

What part of speech is “redhead”?

“Redhead” is a noun.

Is “redhead” a common word?

“Redhead” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “redhead” have?

“Redhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with naturally red or reddish hair.

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