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 There’s plenty to shop—like lush rugs from Nordic Knots, scarf coats from Nour Hammour and Mango, and holiday-ready dresses for every festive occasion from Tove, Reiss, and Rohé. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 George, a nine-year-old Newfoundland, sprawls like a bear rug by the hearth. Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024 Here's a post-Turkey Day treat: A massive Anthropologie Black Friday sale is currently underway, with lots of adorable dish sets, cozy bedding, and even a few rugs on clearance. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 There’s plenty to shop—like lush rugs from Nordic Knots, scarf coats from Nour Hammour and holiday-ready dresses for every festive occasion from Tove and Rohé. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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