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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The Mexican hairless dog was believed to guide people on the journey from life to death, but Govan said LACMA’s 2,000 year-old earthenware example feels “friendly and relatable.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The victim described the attacker to police as "white, olive skinned and tanned", a "muscular build" and "a shiny, hairless chest", Price said.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
So when a slideshow of Kelly’s hairless visage appeared on the screen, Dokoupil fell bracingly silent.
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026
A unique feature of hippos is their thick, hairless skin, which secretes a natural sunscreen, often referred to as "blood sweat," to protect them from the sun's harsh rays.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024
His gnarly hands stuck out of his shirt like gigantic hairless tarantulas, always moving, always searching for someplace to land.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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