hairless
Americanadjective
adjective
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having little or no hair
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slang very angry; raging
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hairless
First recorded in 1375–1425, hairless is from the late Middle English word hereles. See hair, -less
Example Sentences
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Expect to hear songs from her Mercury-nominated album Hairless Toys, alongside new music from the forthcoming Take Her Up To Monto.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2016
Hairless, pebble-toothed and looking a little sickly, this fairy is more creepy than ethereal.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2013
Hairless we may have come into the world, and now hairless we will leave it.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2013
Particularly should all Pekingese, Pomeranians and Mexican Hairless be invited to the entertainment to readjust their perspectives on the true responsibility of the canine population.
From Time Magazine Archive
I saw the Hairless One, out in the open space, beating his chest and bristling, but afraid to come forward.
From Before Adam by London, Jack
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