hairless
Americanadjective
adjective
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having little or no hair
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slang very angry; raging
Other Word Forms
- hairlessness noun
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
She said the assailant had a local accent, with a trace of another, and a shiny hairless chest.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
So when a slideshow of Kelly’s hairless visage appeared on the screen, Dokoupil fell bracingly silent.
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026
Bygone eras called this moxie; whatever you’d call it now, its fuel jets Jessica across the Atlantic to take a job in London with her hairless, loll-tongued doggie in tow.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025
"The khal sent the hairless men away, Khaleesi," old Cohollo assured her.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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