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 Expect to see more wallpapers, rugs, and linens with fishermen tackling wild seas, in addition to celestial or skeletal themes that are reminiscent of old sailor tattoos. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 Two rug collections will be staged inside the Amini showroom on Via Borgogna 7, and will illustrate Munari’s playful spirit: Viaggio nella Fantasia (Journey Into Fantasy) and Macchine Inutili (Useless Machines). Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Moody interiors cancel out the sunny exteriors with a dark, natural color palette softened by plenty of textured rugs and furnishings. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025 Included in Wayfair’s deals are area rugs and throw pillows from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi, lightweight blankets for cool summer nights, and floor-length mirrors to make a space feel bigger. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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