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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Recent Examples of rug This might be fine, except the rug will have to be the size of the entire U.S., according to a new study. Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024 Fringed lamps hang from the ceiling, and a hot-pink Moroccan rug takes center stage on the floor. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Set the foundation with a comfortable rug and bath mat. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rug 

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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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