noun
toupee
too-PAY
Toupee (noun) means a hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair. Example: “A gust of wind blew his toupee clean off.”
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A hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair.
"A gust of wind blew his toupee clean off."
How to use toupee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hairpiece, usually for men, worn to hide baldness.
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Etymology
Borrowed in the 18th century from French toupet, meaning "small tuft of hair" or forelock.
Class of 1700
toupee joined the language around 1700.
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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.
