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Definition of toupee

toupee

/tuːˈpeɪ/
tou · pee
Plural:toupees
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toupee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small artificial hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot, typically by men.

Example

"He wore a poorly fitted toupee that shifted slightly whenever the wind blew."

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• Rhymes for toupee

• Nearby Words

toucan
toucanet
toulouse
toupee
tourniquet
tow
towel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'toupet' (a tuft of hair or forelock), from Old French 'top' (tuft), which is of Germanic origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toupee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toupee
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