rugs

noun

plural of rug, slang
as in wigs
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 rugs He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 On that note of cleaning, rugs can take a beating—after all, they’re getting stepped on every day. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Layer wall paint and textiles such as curtains, rugs, and bedding in similar tones to enlarge a smaller bedroom. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 If things start to get smelly or to keep odors at bay, sprinkle baking soda liberally over carpets, rugs, upholstery, pet beds, and even in your car to absorb any lingering pet scents. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Our list is brimming with top discounts on fire pit tables, rugs designed by Joanna Gaines, furniture pieces that earned Martha Stewart’s stamp of approval, and so much more. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
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wigs
Noun
  • Button Gwinnett didn’t want to be in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress in the summer of 1776, and not just because a heat wave gripped the city and delegates dressed in wool and powdered wigs.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • The proud mom shared snaps from the event on social media, including a photo of the twins posing with their siblings David and Mercy while wearing festive wigs.
    — Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
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