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 leads to a deep conversation with Sai about her own mother, who was also Puerto Rican, and how Latina women of their mothers’ generation kept things quiet, swept it under the rug, and hid their emotions. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 The neutral rug has a geometric trellis print that complements minimalist and rustic decor. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Her space off the living room features a Universal Furniture Hayworth writing desk, vintage chairs, a Horchow table lamp, and vintage Caltagirone vases with a Williams Sonoma rug. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024 Contrasting animal prints, vibrant colors, funky coffee tables, and decorative area rugs will evoke a sense of maximalism in your home. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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