toupee
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for toupee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed in the 18th century from French toupet, meaning "small tuft of hair" or forelock.
Full origin of toupee →Frequently asked questions
What does “toupee” mean?
The word “toupee” means a hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair. In plain terms, a hairpiece, usually for men, worn to hide baldness.
How do you pronounce “toupee”?
“Toupee” is pronounced too-PAY (/tuːˈpeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “toupee” in a sentence?
Here is “toupee” used in a sentence: “A gust of wind blew his toupee clean off.”
What part of speech is “toupee”?
“Toupee” is a noun.
Where does the word “toupee” come from?
The word “toupee” dates back to around 1700 and comes from French. Borrowed in the 18th century from French toupet, meaning "small tuft of hair" or forelock.