toupee

/tuːˈpeɪ/noun
Middle School
1

A wig of false hair worn to cover a bald spot, especially as worn by a man.

2

A small tuft; a curl or artificial lock of hair.

3

A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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